Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2199 — Tarragon

Greens family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2199? This medium, muted green shade (Tarragon) is hex #939E72, RGB 147, 158, 114. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#939E72
RGB
147, 158, 114
HSL
75°, 18%, 53%
Lab
63.2, -11.7, 21.7
Lightness
53%
Medium
Saturation
18%
Neutral
Hue
75°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2199

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2199 Tarragon

Sullivans

Green Grey 45333 84% Good
Fern Green Light 45119 79% Approx
Pistachio Green Light 45081 74% Approx
Fern Green Very Light 45120 65% Approx
Fern Green 45118 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Frozen Margarita 054 80% Good
Green Onion 017 73% Approx
Jolly Holly 159 69% Approx
Cottage Garden 064 66% Approx
Wasabi 113 66% Approx

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2199

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2199

On white fabric
2.8:1
On dark fabric
7.4:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
khaki

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 notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2199 (Tarragon) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 1191 (Dried Sage) is so near (ΔE 2), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2199

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2199, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Greens Family

Weeks Dye Works 2199 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2199

Weeks Dye Works 2199 is the floss known as Tarragon: a muted, medium member of the greens family with yellow-green tones. Stitchers describe its character as warm and grounded, perfect for holiday projects and landscape details. It blends comfortably into projects centered on ferns and herb gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2199 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2199 (Tarragon) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #939E72 and RGB 147, 158, 114. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2199?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2199 (Tarragon) is DMC 3053 (Green Grey) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 523 (Fern Green light, 85%) and DMC 3364 (Pine Green, 80%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2199?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2199 are 1191 Dried Sage (ΔE 2), 2161 Julep (obsolete) (ΔE 2.54), and 2126 Madras (obsolete) (ΔE 3.48). These are useful substitutes when 2199 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2199?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2199 (Tarragon) when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2199.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2199 (Tarragon) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2199 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.