2206 — Pistachio
Yellows family#BCBC73
Weeks Dye Works 2206 — Pistachio — has hex #BCBC73 and RGB 188, 188, 115. This medium-light, moderately saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 2206
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2206
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 2206
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2206
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2206 (Pistachio) 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 2206
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2206, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works2206 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2206
Weeks Dye Works 2206 (Pistachio) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. It has a balanced and versatile feel that suits canary themes and sunflowers particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with highlights or warm backgrounds for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2206 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2206 (Pistachio) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #BCBC73 and RGB 188, 188, 115. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2206?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2206 (Pistachio) is DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 472 (Avocado Green ultra light, 84%) and DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 72%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2206?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2206 are 2210 Citronella (ΔE 5.09), 1189 Butter Bean (ΔE 5.79), and 2216 Citron (ΔE 6.42). These are useful substitutes when 2206 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2206?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2206 (Pistachio) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2206.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2206 (Pistachio) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2206 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.