Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium
Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium is a medium, vivid yellow with the screen hex #9b7600. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark at ΔE 4.6 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 888 Sand Stone Medium Dark at ΔE 6.7 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium
#9b7600 · RGB 155, 118, 0
Closest to Madeira 2202 in other brands
- DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark ΔE 4.6 close
- Anchor 888 Sand Stone Medium Dark ΔE 6.7 similar
- Perler Honey ΔE 15.9 loose
- Hama 21 Light Brown ΔE 15.1 loose
- Artkal S S111 Caffe Latté ΔE 6.8 similar
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 14.5 loose
Madeira 2202 color values
| Code | 2202 |
|---|---|
| Name | Old Gold Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #9b7600 |
| RGB | 155, 118, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 51.8, a* 5.3, b* 57.8 |
| HSL | 46°, 100 %, 30 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 30 of 35 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 51.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark, ΔE 4.6 |
Madeira 2202 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2202: the best is DMC 3829 at ΔE 4.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3829 | Old Gold Very Dark | 4.6 | close |
| DMC | 782 | Topaz Dark | 7.0 | similar |
| DMC | 781 | Topaz Very Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 888 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 6.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 855 | Turf Medium | 7.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 907 | Saffron Dark | 8.2 | similar |
| Perler | Honey | code 80-15249 | 15.9 | loose |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 16.0 | loose |
| Hama | 21 | Light Brown | 15.1 | loose |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 17.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S111 | Caffe Latté | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S112 | Oaktree Brown | 8.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 14.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N20 | Light Brown | 17.0 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2202
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2202; the nearest, Madeira 2111 Avocado Medium, sits at ΔE 6.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2111 | Avocado Medium | #a0813f | 6.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1613 | Sage Green Medium | #7e6d00 | 8.1 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 2201 | Old Gold Dark | #916100 | 8.7 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1606 | Khaki Green Medium | #817735 | 10.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2210 | Gold Dark | #bb7615 | 10.3 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2103 | Hazelnut Brown Light | #b27c3f | 10.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2203 | Old Gold | #c58b2a | 11.0 | lighter |
| 1612 | Sage Green | #736200 | 11.2 | darker and more muted |
Shading Madeira 2202: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira yellow family, L* from 67 to 28.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2510 | Golden Yellow Dark | 66.8 |
| 3 lighter | 2204 | Old Gold Light | 66.1 |
| 2 lighter | 2203 | Old Gold | 62.1 |
| 1 lighter | 1611 | Sage Green Light | 60.3 |
| this color | 2202 | Old Gold Medium | 51.8 |
| 1 darker | 1613 | Sage Green Medium | 46.1 |
| 2 darker | 2201 | Old Gold Dark | 45.0 |
| 3 darker | 1608 | Green Dark | 41.0 |
| 4 darker | 1508 | Fern Green Medium | 27.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2202
One strand each of Madeira 1611 and Madeira 2213 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2111, ΔE 6.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2202 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1611 Sage Green Light + 1 × Madeira 2213 Topaz Very Dark | #9e7800 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 1609 Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 2213 Topaz Very Dark | #977800 | 2.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 2203 Old Gold + 1 × Madeira 1608 Green Dark | #9d7a1c | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2202
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #9b7600; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Madeira 2202
Substituting Madeira 2202 takes care: DMC 3829 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.6), and Anchor 888 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 6.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2202 is number 30 of 35 in the Madeira yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1611 Sage Green Light and down to Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2202 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.0:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Honey (ΔE 15.9), Hama 21 Light Brown (ΔE 15.1) and Artkal S S111 Caffe Latté (ΔE 6.8); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2202?
DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 4.6, close). Runners-up: DMC 782 (ΔE 7.0) and DMC 781 (ΔE 7.7).
What color is Madeira 2202?
Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium is a medium, vivid yellow in the yellow family: hex #9b7600, RGB 155, 118, 0, L* 51.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2202?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2111 Avocado Medium is nearest (ΔE 6.8). From other brands, DMC 3829 (ΔE 4.6) or Anchor 888 (ΔE 6.7). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1611 and Madeira 2213 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Madeira 2202 in Perler beads?
Perler Honey (#da8c2c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 15.9 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 21 Light Brown (ΔE 15.1).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2202?
Anchor 888 Sand Stone Medium Dark at ΔE 6.7 (similar), then Anchor 855 at ΔE 7.6.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium ΔE 8.1
- Madeira 2201 Old Gold Dark ΔE 8.7
- Madeira 1606 Khaki Green Medium ΔE 10.1
Madeira 2202 in other brands
- DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark ΔE 4.6
- Perler Honey ΔE 15.9
- Hama 21 Light Brown ΔE 15.1
- Artkal S S111 Caffe Latté ΔE 6.8
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 14.5