Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2210 — Citronella

Yellows family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 2210 (Citronella), a medium, muted yellow shade with hex #A0945B and RGB 160, 148, 91. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#A0945B
RGB
160, 148, 91
HSL
50°, 27%, 49%
Lab
61.1, -3.9, 31.7
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
27%
Muted
Hue
50°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2210

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2210 Citronella

Sullivans

Khaki Green Light 45318 90% Good
Mustard Light 45085 76% Approx
Green Grey 45333 65% Approx
Olive Green Light 45178 60% Fair
Drab Brown Light 45145 55% Fair

Crescent Colours

Pea Pod 183 79% Approx
Onion Skin 175 77% Approx
Wasabi 113 65% Approx
Tomatillo 074 64% Fair
Cottage Garden 064 60% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2210

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2210

On white fabric
3.1:1
On dark fabric
6.9:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
khaki

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2210 (Citronella) 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 2210

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2210, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Yellows Family

Weeks Dye Works 2210 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2210

Weeks Dye Works 2210 is the floss known as Citronella: a muted, medium member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. The warm and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to warm backgrounds and golden accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for stars and honey themes in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2210 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2210 (Citronella) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #A0945B and RGB 160, 148, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2210?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2210 (Citronella) is DMC 372 (Mustard light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light, 79%) and DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light, 69%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2210?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2210 are 1116 Shasta (obsolete) (ΔE 4.24), 2205 Grasshopper (ΔE 4.98), and 1246 Sage (ΔE 5.41). These are useful substitutes when 2210 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2210?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2210 (Citronella) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2210.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2210 (Citronella) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2210 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.