Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2200 — Kudzu

Yellows family#9C9064

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2200? It's Kudzu, a medium yellow shade (#9C9064 / RGB 156, 144, 100). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#9C9064
RGB
156, 144, 100
HSL
47°, 22%, 50%
Lab
59.8, -2.3, 25.0
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
22%
Neutral
Hue
47°
Family
Yellows

About Weeks Dye Works 2200

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2200

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 2200Kudzu

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

On white fabric
3.2:1
On dark fabric
6.6:1
Temperature
soft warm
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 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.

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.

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

Yellows Family

Weeks Dye Works2200 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2200

Weeks Dye Works 2200 (Kudzu) is a medium, muted shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Expect a warm and grounded look that suits honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching daffodils or lemon motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2200 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2200 (Kudzu) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #9C9064 and RGB 156, 144, 100. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2200?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2200 (Kudzu) is DMC 372 (Mustard light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light, 75%) and DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light, 72%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2200?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2200 are 1256 Thyme (ΔE 3.57), 1198 London Fog (ΔE 3.79), and 1261 Celadon (ΔE 4.85). 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 sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium 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.