2210 — Citronella
Yellows family#CFC58A
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2210 (Citronella), a medium-light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #CFC58A and RGB 207, 197, 138. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2210
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2210
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 2210
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2210
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1189 (Butter Bean) is so near (ΔE 2.72), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
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.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works2210 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 moderately saturated, medium-light member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. The balanced and versatile 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-light shade in the yellows family with hex #CFC58A and RGB 207, 197, 138. 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 3047 (Yellow Beige light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 77%) and DMC 677 (Old Gold very light, 69%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2210?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2210 are 1189 Butter Bean (ΔE 2.72), 2206 Pistachio (ΔE 5.09), and 1123 Cornsilk (ΔE 5.12). 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-light 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.