2204 — Absinthe
Greens family#9FD949
Weeks Dye Works 2204 (Absinthe) is a medium-light, vivid green shade with hex code #9FD949 and RGB values 159, 217, 73. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2204
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2204
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 2204
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2204
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
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.
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 Works2204 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-light, vivid shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. This thread brings a crisp and versatile 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-light green thread (hex #9FD949, RGB 159, 217, 73). 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 15 (Apple Green) with a 47% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light, 44%) and DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light, 44%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2204?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2204 are 2204a Paris Green (ΔE 5.4), 2203 Chartreuse (ΔE 8.28), and 2202a Apple Pucker (ΔE 11.55). 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-light 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.