2216 — Citron (obsolete)
Browns family
Weeks Dye Works 2216 (Citron (obsolete)) is a medium, muted brown shade with hex code #9E8459 and RGB values 158, 132, 89. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2216
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2216
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2216
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 2216 (Citron (obsolete)) 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 2216 (Citron (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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1211 (White Walnut (obsole) is so near (ΔE 2.52), 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 2216
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2216, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 2216 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2216
Weeks Dye Works 2216 is the floss known as Citron (obsolete): a muted, medium member of the browns family with golden brown tones. Its warm and grounded presence shines in horse designs and cinnamon motifs alike. Pull this thread for bark patterns or gingerbread themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2216 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2216 (Citron (obsolete)) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #9E8459 and RGB 158, 132, 89. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2216?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2216 (Citron (obsolete)) is DMC 612 (Drab Brown light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 76%) and DMC 371 (Mustard, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2216?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2216 are 1211 White Walnut (obsole (ΔE 2.52), 1222 Driftwood (ΔE 2.88), and 1223 Schneckley (ΔE 3.24). These are useful substitutes when 2216 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2216?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2216 (Citron (obsolete)) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2216.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2216 (Citron (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2216 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.