Madeira 2201 Old Gold Dark
On screen, Madeira 2201 Old Gold Dark reads as a medium, rich yellow (#916100). The closest DMC thread is DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Anchor, use Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark (ΔE 5.9, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2201 Old Gold Dark
#916100 · RGB 145, 97, 0
Closest to Madeira 2201 in other brands
- DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark ΔE 2.7 very close
- Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark ΔE 5.9 close
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 12.0 loose
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 12.0 loose
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 11.5 loose
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 9.1 similar
Madeira 2201 color values
| Code | 2201 |
|---|---|
| Name | Old Gold Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #916100 |
| RGB | 145, 97, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 45.0, a* 12.7, b* 52.7 |
| HSL | 40°, 100 %, 28 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 32 of 35 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 45.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 2.7 |
Madeira 2201 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2201: the best is DMC 780 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 780 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | 2.7 | very close |
| DMC | 781 | Topaz Very Dark | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 782 | Topaz Dark | 9.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 277 | Desert Very Dark | 5.9 | close |
| Anchor | 375 | Desert Dark | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 365 | Nutmeg Dark | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 12.0 | loose |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 18.4 | loose |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 12.0 | loose |
| Hama | 21 | Light Brown | 12.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S41 | Copper | 11.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S47 | Marigold | 11.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 9.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 18.9 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2201
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2201; the nearest, Madeira 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium, sits at ΔE 6.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2104 | Hazelnut Brown Medium | #9d662a | 6.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2202 | Old Gold Medium | #9b7600 | 8.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2213 | Topaz Very Dark | #9b5200 | 8.7 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2112 | Avocado Dark | #76611f | 9.0 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2214 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | #864700 | 10.5 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1612 | Sage Green | #736200 | 10.6 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1613 | Sage Green Medium | #7e6d00 | 10.9 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 2210 | Gold Dark | #bb7615 | 11.5 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2201: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the Madeira yellow family, L* from 62 to 26.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2201
One strand each of Madeira 2202 and Madeira 2214 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2104, ΔE 6.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2201 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium + 1 × Madeira 2214 Topaz Ultra Very Dark | #916200 | 0.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 2213 Topaz Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium | #8d6100 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium + 1 × Madeira 2009 Tan Medium Dark | #905f0c | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2201
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #916100; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 2201
DMC 780 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 2201. It is more muted, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 2201 is number 32 of 35 in the Madeira yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium and down to Madeira 1608 Green Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2201 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.4:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Brown (ΔE 12.0), Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 12.0) and Artkal S S41 Copper (ΔE 11.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2201?
DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2201 Old Gold Dark (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 781 (ΔE 5.7) and DMC 782 (ΔE 9.4).
What color is Madeira 2201?
Madeira 2201 Old Gold Dark is a medium, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #916100, RGB 145, 97, 0, L* 45.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2201?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium is nearest (ΔE 6.4). From other brands, DMC 780 (ΔE 2.7) or Anchor 277 (ΔE 5.9). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2202 and Madeira 2214 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is Madeira 2201 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Brown (#936848) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 12.0 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 12.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2201?
Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark at ΔE 5.9 (close), then Anchor 375 at ΔE 6.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium ΔE 8.7
- Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium ΔE 10.9
Madeira 2201 in other brands
- Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark ΔE 5.9
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 12.0
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 12.0
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 11.5
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 9.1