2195 — Grassland
Yellows family#7B7841
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2195 (Grassland), a medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #7B7841 and RGB 123, 120, 65. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 2195
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2195
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 2195
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2195
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2195 (Grassland) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2195
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2195, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works2195 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2195
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the yellows family, Weeks Dye Works 2195 carries the name Grassland with sunny yellow tones. The steady and deep character of this shade lends itself well to bumblebee patterns and canary themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for sunflowers and highlights in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2195?
Weeks Dye Works 2195 is called Grassland. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #7B7841, RGB 123, 120, 65) in the yellows family, commonly used for honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2195?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2195 (Grassland) is DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 581 (Moss Green, 75%) and DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2195?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2195 are 1265 Garrison Green (ΔE 5.19), 2201 Moss (ΔE 7.01), and 2199 Tarragon (ΔE 7.66). These are useful substitutes when 2195 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2195?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2195 (Grassland) for charts featuring honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2195 (Grassland) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2195 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.