2197 — Oscar
Browns family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2197? It's Oscar, a medium-dark brown shade (#7E662D / RGB 126, 102, 45). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2197
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 2197
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2197
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 2197 (Oscar) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2197
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2197, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 2197 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2197
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2197, Oscar — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. The shade reads as rich and grounded — a go-to choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It also turns up in patterns built around animal fur and warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2197 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2197 is Oscar — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #7E662D, RGB 126, 102, 45). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2197?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2197 (Oscar) is DMC 370 (Mustard medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium, 81%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 69%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2197?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2197 are 2211 Olive (ΔE 3.68), 1241 Desert (obsolete) (ΔE 4.23), and 1264 Loden (ΔE 6.35). These are useful substitutes when 2197 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2197 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2197 (Oscar) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. 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 2197.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2197 (Oscar) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2197 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.