2407
Oranges family
Looking up Madeira 2407? It's a medium-light orange shade (#DEB362 / RGB 222, 179, 98). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2407
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 2407
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2407
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 2407 sits a hair from Madeira 2510 (Golden Yellow Dark) (ΔE 0.79) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2407
Madeira threads that pair well with 2407, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2407 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2407
Meet Madeira 2407 — a vivid, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. The shade reads as crisp and versatile — a go-to choice for fall wreaths and citrus motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around fox designs and fall harvest scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2407 — what color is it?
Madeira 2407 is a medium-light orange thread (hex #DEB362, RGB 222, 179, 98). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2407?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2407 is DMC 676 (Old Gold light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3821 (Straw, 80%) and DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 74%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2407?
The closest Madeira threads to 2407 are 2510 Golden Yellow Dark (ΔE 0.79), 2208 Gold Light (ΔE 3.96), and 2411 (ΔE 4.99). These are useful substitutes when 2407 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2407 good for?
Madeira 2407 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2407.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2407?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2407 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.