2213 — Beehive
Oranges family#B6834B
Weeks Dye Works 2213 — Beehive — has hex #B6834B and RGB 182, 131, 75. This medium, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 2213
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2213
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 2213
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2213
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive) 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 1226 (Butterscotch) is so near (ΔE 2.32), 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 2213
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2213, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2213 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2213
Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. It has a rich and warm feel that suits marigolds and fall wreaths particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with citrus motifs or fox designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2213 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #B6834B and RGB 182, 131, 75. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2213?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive) is DMC 436 (Tan) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 729 (Old Gold medium, 80%) and DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown, 78%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2213?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2213 are 1226 Butterscotch (ΔE 2.32), 1240 Dirt Road (ΔE 4.61), and 1229 Chickpea (ΔE 5.2). These are useful substitutes when 2213 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2213?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2213.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2213 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.