2203 — Chartreuse
Greens family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2203 (Chartreuse), a medium, moderately saturated green shade with hex #A7C153 and RGB 167, 193, 83. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2203
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 Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2203
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2203
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 2203 (Chartreuse) 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 2203
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2203, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2203 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2203
Weeks Dye Works 2203 is the floss known as Chartreuse: a moderately saturated, medium member of the greens family with yellow-green tones. The rich and warm character of this shade lends itself well to shamrock designs and frog patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for moss textures and avocado themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2203 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2203 (Chartreuse) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #A7C153 and RGB 167, 193, 83. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2203?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2203 (Chartreuse) is DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 472 (Avocado Green ultra light, 69%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 67%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2203?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2203 are 1120 Wasabi (ΔE 5.68), 2204a Paris Green (ΔE 6.51), and 2204 Absinthe (ΔE 7.33). These are useful substitutes when 2203 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2203?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2203 (Chartreuse) when your project calls for landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2203.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2203 (Chartreuse) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2203 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.