Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2211 — Olive

Yellows family

Weeks Dye Works 2211 (Olive) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #7A6B38 and RGB values 122, 107, 56. 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.

Hex
#7A6B38
RGB
122, 107, 56
HSL
46°, 37%, 35%
Lab
45.5, -1.3, 30.5
Lightness
35%
Dark
Saturation
37%
Muted
Hue
46°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2211

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

Weeks Dye Works 2211 Olive

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

On white fabric
5.3:1
On dark fabric
4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

Blending & gradients

Weeks Dye Works 2211 (Olive) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1264 (Loden) (ΔE 3.15) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

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.

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 2211 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2211

Known as Olive, Weeks Dye Works 2211 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. This thread brings a rich and grounded presence to projects featuring golden accents or stars. Look for it in charts that feature honey themes or wheat fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2211 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2211 is Olive — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #7A6B38, RGB 122, 107, 56). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2211?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2211 (Olive) is DMC 370 (Mustard medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium, 83%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 69%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2211?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2211 are 1264 Loden (ΔE 3.15), 2197 Oscar (ΔE 3.68), and 2194 Lily Pad (ΔE 4.66). 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 bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium-dark 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.