2195 — Grassland
Yellows family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2195 (Grassland), a medium, muted yellow shade with hex #868459 and RGB 134, 132, 89. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2195
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 2195
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2195
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1261 (Celadon), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.67). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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 Works 2195 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2195
A medium, muted entry in the yellows family, Weeks Dye Works 2195 carries the name Grassland with sunny yellow tones. The steady and quiet 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 yellow shade (hex #868459, RGB 134, 132, 89) 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 3052 (Green Grey medium) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3053 (Green Grey, 65%) and DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium, 64%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2195?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2195 are 1261 Celadon (ΔE 1.67), 1246 Sage (ΔE 4.53), and 1232 Palomino (ΔE 6.11). 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 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.