2203 — Chartreuse
Greens family#C2E88D
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2203 (Chartreuse), a light, vivid green shade with hex #C2E88D and RGB 194, 232, 141. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2203
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2203
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 2203
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2203
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
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 Works2203 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 vivid, light member of the greens family with yellow-green tones. The soft and lively 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 light shade in the greens family with hex #C2E88D and RGB 194, 232, 141. 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 772 (Yellow Green very light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 15 (Apple Green, 66%) and DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light, 61%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2203?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2203 are 2204 Absinthe (ΔE 8.28), 2176 Meadow (ΔE 9.67), and 1119 Daffodil (ΔE 12.11). 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 light 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.