2196 — Scuppernong
Greens family
Weeks Dye Works 2196 (Scuppernong) is a medium, subdued green shade with hex code #7A906D and RGB values 122, 144, 109. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2196
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 2196
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2196
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2196 (Scuppernong) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2196
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2196, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2196 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2196
Weeks Dye Works 2196 (Scuppernong) is a medium, subdued shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring avocado themes or foliage. Look for it in charts that feature nature scenes or holiday projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2196 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2196 (Scuppernong) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #7A906D and RGB 122, 144, 109. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2196?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2196 (Scuppernong) is DMC 3053 (Green Grey) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 523 (Fern Green light, 73%) and DMC 3364 (Pine Green, 66%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2196?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2196 are 2166 Bayberry (ΔE 3.4), 2151 Gulf (obsolete) (ΔE 4.13), and 2198 Ivy (ΔE 6.51). These are useful substitutes when 2196 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2196?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2196 (Scuppernong) when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2196.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2196 (Scuppernong) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2196 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.