2200 — Kudzu
Greens family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2200? It's Kudzu, a medium-dark green shade (#4A533A / RGB 74, 83, 58). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2200
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 Colors
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2200
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2200
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 2200 (Kudzu) 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 1276 (Blue Spruce) is so near (ΔE 2.31), 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 2200
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2200, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2200 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2200
Weeks Dye Works 2200 (Kudzu) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cactus motifs or shamrock designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2200 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2200 (Kudzu) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #4A533A and RGB 74, 83, 58. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2200?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2200 (Kudzu) is DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 84%) and DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark, 81%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2200?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2200 are 1276 Blue Spruce (ΔE 2.31), 1277 Collards (ΔE 3.19), and 2159 Seaweed (ΔE 5.77). These are useful substitutes when 2200 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2200?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2200 (Kudzu) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2200.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2200 (Kudzu) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2200 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.