2204 — Absinthe
Greens family
Weeks Dye Works 2204 (Absinthe) is a medium-dark, highly saturated green shade with hex code #7FBE0B and RGB values 127, 190, 11. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2204
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 2204
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2204
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Weeks Dye Works 2204 (Absinthe) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2204 (Absinthe) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 2204 (Absinthe) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2204a (Paris Green) (ΔE 2.65) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2204
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2204, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2204 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2204
Known as Absinthe, Weeks Dye Works 2204 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. This thread brings a intense and saturated presence to projects featuring frog patterns or moss textures. Look for it in charts that feature avocado themes or foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2204 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2204 is Absinthe — a medium-dark green thread (hex #7FBE0B, RGB 127, 190, 11). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2204?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2204 (Absinthe) is DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright) with a 63% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 907 (Parrot Green light, 63%) and DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light, 47%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2204?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2204 are 2204a Paris Green (ΔE 2.65), 2203 Chartreuse (ΔE 7.33), and 2202a Apple Pucker (ΔE 11.95). These are useful substitutes when 2204 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2204 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2204 (Absinthe) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2204.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2204 (Absinthe) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2204 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.