2206 — Pistachio
Greens family
Weeks Dye Works 2206 — Pistachio — has hex #617B56 and RGB 97, 123, 86. This medium, muted green 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2206
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 2206
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2206
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2206 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2206
Weeks Dye Works 2206 (Pistachio) is a medium, muted shade in the greens family with true green tones. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits avocado themes and foliage particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with nature scenes or holiday projects for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2206 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2206 (Pistachio) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #617B56 and RGB 97, 123, 86. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2206?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2206 (Pistachio) is DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 75%) and DMC 522 (Fern Green, 73%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2206?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2206 are 1280 Verdigris (ΔE 3.86), 2198 Ivy (ΔE 4.72), and 2171 Emerald (ΔE 4.77). 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 forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium 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.