2194 — Lily Pad
Yellows family#615522
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2194? This medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade (Lily Pad) is hex #615522, RGB 97, 85, 34. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2194
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2194
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2194
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2194
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2194 (Lily Pad) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 2194 (Lily Pad) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper) (ΔE 3.14) — 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 Weeks Dye Works 2194
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2194, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works2194 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2194
Known as Lily Pad, Weeks Dye Works 2194 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a rich and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring canary themes and sunflowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2194 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2194 is Lily Pad — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #615522, RGB 97, 85, 34). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2194?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2194 (Lily Pad) is DMC 732 (Olive Green (731)) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark, 84%) and DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 78%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2194?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2194 are 1266 Caper (ΔE 3.14), 2202 Bullfrog (ΔE 4.04), and 1271 Bark (ΔE 7.77). These are useful substitutes when 2194 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2194 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2194 (Lily Pad) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2194.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2194 (Lily Pad) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2194 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.