Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2202 — Bullfrog

Yellows family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2202? This medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade (Bullfrog) is hex #616022, RGB 97, 96, 34. 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.

Hex
#616022
RGB
97, 96, 34
HSL
59°, 48%, 26%
Lab
39.6, -8.5, 34.5
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
48%
Muted
Hue
59°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2202

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

Weeks Dye Works 2202 Bullfrog

Sullivans

Moss Green Dark 45131 72% Approx
Khaki Green Medium 45317 66% Approx
Yellow Green Medium 45344 66% Approx
Hunter Green 45343 65% Approx
Olive Green Dark 45175 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bean Sprout 184 81% Good
Muddy Puddle 180 43% Fair
Cocoa Bean 172 41% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 41% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 41% Fair

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

On white fabric
6.6:1
On dark fabric
3.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

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

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.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 2201 (Moss), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.41). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

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.

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 Works 2202 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2202

Bullfrog (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2202) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. With a steady and deep 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 medium-dark yellow shade (hex #616022, RGB 97, 96, 34) 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 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 469 (Avocado Green, 83%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 77%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2202?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2202 are 2201 Moss (ΔE 2.41), 1264 Loden (ΔE 5.86), and 4135 Foliage (ΔE 6.71). 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 medium-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.