2211 — Olive
Oranges family#C09E3A
Weeks Dye Works 2211 (Olive) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #C09E3A and RGB values 192, 158, 58. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2211
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2211
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 2211
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2211
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 2211 (Olive) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2211 (Olive) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2211
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2211, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2211 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2211
Known as Olive, Weeks Dye Works 2211 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. This thread brings a vibrant and steady presence to projects featuring seasonal designs or pumpkins. Look for it in charts that feature marigolds or fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2211 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2211 is Olive — a medium orange thread (hex #C09E3A, RGB 192, 158, 58). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2211?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2211 (Olive) is DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 76%) and DMC 833 (Golden Olive light, 70%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2211?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2211 are 1223 Schneckley (ΔE 5.26), 2219 Whiskey (ΔE 5.95), and 1223a Bees Knees (ΔE 6.43). These are useful substitutes when 2211 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2211 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2211 (Olive) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2211.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2211 (Olive) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2211 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.