2205 — Grasshopper
Yellows family#9A9427
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2205? It's Grasshopper, a medium-dark yellow shade (#9A9427 / RGB 154, 148, 39). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2205
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2205
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 2205
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2205
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2205 (Grasshopper) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2205
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2205, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works2205 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2205
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the yellows family, Weeks Dye Works 2205 carries the name Grasshopper with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as strong and rich — a go-to choice for bumblebee patterns and canary themes. It also turns up in patterns built around sunflowers and highlights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2205?
Weeks Dye Works 2205 is called Grasshopper. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #9A9427, RGB 154, 148, 39) in the yellows family, commonly used for honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2205?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2205 (Grasshopper) is DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 733 (Olive Green medium, 70%) and DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2205?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2205 are 1264 Loden (ΔE 5.19), 2196 Scuppernong (ΔE 7.26), and 1193 Guacamole (ΔE 7.72). These are useful substitutes when 2205 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2205?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2205 (Grasshopper) for charts featuring honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2205 (Grasshopper) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2205 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.