DMC 903 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

Madeira 2213 is a close match for DMC 903 Very Dark Old Gold. Madeira's consistency in the dark gold-olive range is generally dependable, and 2213 reads comparably in most design contexts. For heraldic and manuscript-inspired pieces where 903 serves as the shadow value on brighter gold fill areas, Madeira 2213 provides adequate depth and warmth for most applications. The close rating means a small test area before committing to large fill work is a reasonable precaution.