2204a — Paris Green
Greens family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2204a? This medium-dark, highly saturated green shade (Paris Green) is hex #89B807, RGB 137, 184, 7. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2204a
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 2204a
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2204a
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 2204a (Paris Green) 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 2204a (Paris Green) 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 2204a (Paris Green) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2204 (Absinthe) (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 2204a
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2204a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2204a in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2204a
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2204a, Paris Green — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Stitchers describe its character as intense and saturated, perfect for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on shamrock designs and frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2204a — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2204a is Paris Green — a medium-dark green thread (hex #89B807, RGB 137, 184, 7). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2204a?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2204a (Paris Green) is DMC 907 (Parrot Green light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright, 63%) and DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light, 50%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2204a?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2204a are 2204 Absinthe (ΔE 2.65), 2203 Chartreuse (ΔE 6.51), and 2202a Apple Pucker (ΔE 10.3). These are useful substitutes when 2204a is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2204a good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2204a (Paris Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. 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 2204a.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2204a (Paris Green) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2204a 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.