2208 — Lichen
Yellows family#D8B531
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2208 (Lichen), a medium, vivid yellow shade with hex #D8B531 and RGB 216, 181, 49. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 2208
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2208
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 2208
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2208
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 2208 (Lichen) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2208 (Lichen) 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 2208
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2208, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works2208 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2208
Lichen (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2208) is a medium, vivid shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. The confident and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for highlights and warm backgrounds. Expect to see it used in golden accents and stars across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2208?
Weeks Dye Works 2208 is called Lichen. It's a medium yellow shade (hex #D8B531, RGB 216, 181, 49) in the yellows family, commonly used for lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2208?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2208 (Lichen) is DMC 18 (Yellow Plum) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 444 (Lemon dark, 72%) and DMC 3821 (Straw, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2208?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2208 are 2220 Curry (ΔE 3.92), 2224 Squash (ΔE 6.44), and 2207 Pepperoncini (ΔE 6.81). These are useful substitutes when 2208 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2208?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2208 (Lichen) for charts featuring lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2208 (Lichen) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2208 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.