2194 — Lily Pad
Browns family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2194? This medium, muted brown shade (Lily Pad) is hex #80734D, RGB 128, 115, 77. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2194
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works 2194 (Lily Pad) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
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 1232 (Palomino) (ΔE 3.05) — 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.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 2194 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2194
Known as Lily Pad, Weeks Dye Works 2194 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. With a restrained and earthy quality, this thread works beautifully in cinnamon motifs and bark patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring gingerbread themes and tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2194 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2194 is Lily Pad — a medium brown thread (hex #80734D, RGB 128, 115, 77). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2194?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2194 (Lily Pad) is DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 80%) and DMC 371 (Mustard, 74%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2194?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2194 are 1232 Palomino (ΔE 3.05), 1302 Pelican Grey (ΔE 3.97), and 2211 Olive (ΔE 4.66). 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 wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium 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.