Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2202a — Apple Pucker

Greens family

Weeks Dye Works 2202a — Apple Pucker — has hex #839937 and RGB 131, 153, 55. This medium, moderately saturated green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#839937
RGB
131, 153, 55
HSL
73°, 47%, 41%
Lab
59.8, -22.3, 47.4
Lightness
41%
Medium
Saturation
47%
Muted
Hue
73°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2202a

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

Weeks Dye Works 2202a Apple Pucker

Sullivans

Chartreuse Bright 45164 67% Approx
Chartreuse 45163 64% Fair
Parrot Green Light 45256 62% Fair
Forest Green 45310 56% Fair
Green Grey 45333 56% Fair

Crescent Colours

Eve's Leaves 139 68% Approx
Frozen Margarita 054 60% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 59% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 45% Fair
Tomatillo 074 39% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2202a

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Weeks Dye Works 2202a Apple Pucker
Guacamole Weeks Dye Works 1193 Noticeable ΔE 7.29 Monkey Grass Weeks Dye Works 2168 Noticeable ΔE 8.52 Paris Green Weeks Dye Works 2204a Noticeable ΔE 10.3 Tarragon Weeks Dye Works 2199 Noticeable ΔE 10.62 Citronella Weeks Dye Works 2210 Noticeable ΔE 11.15 Julep (obsolete) Weeks Dye Works 2161 Noticeable ΔE 11.27 Chartreuse Weeks Dye Works 2203 Noticeable ΔE 11.64 Absinthe Weeks Dye Works 2204 Noticeable ΔE 11.95

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2202a

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

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

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2202a (Apple Pucker) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2202a

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2202a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2202a
2113 Union Blue
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2202a
2173 Envy 2220 Curry
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2202a
2120 Capri 2272 Busy Lizzie
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2202a
2158 Juniper 2201 Moss 1120 Wasabi

Greens Family

Weeks Dye Works 2202a in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

2202a Apple Pucker 2202a 2151 Gulf (obsolete) 2151 2166 Bayberry 2166 2198 Ivy 2198 2168 Monkey Grass 2168 2206 Pistachio 2206 2173 Envy 2173 2204 Absinthe 2204 1280 Verdigris 1280 2171 Emerald 2171 2204a Paris Green 2204a

About Weeks Dye Works 2202a

Meet Weeks Dye Works 2202a, Apple Pucker — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its tone is steady and rich, making it a popular choice for foliage and nature scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday projects or landscape details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2202a — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2202a is Apple Pucker — a medium green thread (hex #839937, RGB 131, 153, 55). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2202a?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2202a (Apple Pucker) is DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 907 (Parrot Green light, 75%) and DMC 3364 (Pine Green, 62%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2202a?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2202a are 1193 Guacamole (ΔE 7.29), 2168 Monkey Grass (ΔE 8.52), and 2204a Paris Green (ΔE 10.3). These are useful substitutes when 2202a is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2202a good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2202a (Apple Pucker) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2202a.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2202a (Apple Pucker) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2202a 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.

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