Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2213 — Beehive (obsolete)

Browns family

Weeks Dye Works 2213 — Beehive (obsolete) — has hex #997C3A and RGB 153, 124, 58. This medium, moderately saturated brown 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.

Hex
#997C3A
RGB
153, 124, 58
HSL
42°, 45%, 41%
Lab
53.5, 3.3, 39.5
Lightness
41%
Medium
Saturation
45%
Muted
Hue
42°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2213

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

Weeks Dye Works 2213 Beehive (obsolete)

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

On white fabric
4:1
On dark fabric
5.3:1
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.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive (obsolete)) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive (obsolete)) 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 2213

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2213, 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

Browns Family

Weeks Dye Works 2213 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2213

Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive (obsolete)) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. It has a rich and warm feel that suits coffee themes and rustic designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with leather accents or horse designs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2213 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive (obsolete)) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #997C3A and RGB 153, 124, 58. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2213?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2213 (Beehive (obsolete)) is DMC 832 (Golden Olive) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 371 (Mustard, 80%) and DMC 733 (Olive Green medium, 70%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2213?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2213 are 1141 Foxglove (obsolete) (ΔE 4.12), 1223 Schneckley (ΔE 5.27), and 2216 Citron (obsolete) (ΔE 5.99). 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 (obsolete)) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. 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 (obsolete)) 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.