2202 — Bullfrog
Yellows family#5E5916
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2202? This dark, vivid yellow shade (Bullfrog) is hex #5E5916, RGB 94, 89, 22. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2202
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2202
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2202
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2202
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2202 (Bullfrog) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2202
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2202, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works2202 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2202
Bullfrog (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2202) is a dark, vivid shade from the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. With a striking and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in daffodils and lemon motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2202?
Weeks Dye Works 2202 is called Bullfrog. It's a dark yellow shade (hex #5E5916, RGB 94, 89, 22) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2202?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2202 (Bullfrog) is DMC 580 (Moss Green dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 82%) and DMC 469 (Avocado Green, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2202?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2202 are 2194 Lily Pad (ΔE 4.04), 1266 Caper (ΔE 6.93), and 1277 Collards (ΔE 8.33). These are useful substitutes when 2202 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2202?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2202 (Bullfrog) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2202 (Bullfrog) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2202 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.