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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2199
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 2199
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2199
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 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.
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.
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.