2216 — Citron
Yellows family#B8B081
Weeks Dye Works 2216 (Citron) is a medium-light, muted yellow shade with hex code #B8B081 and RGB values 184, 176, 129. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2216
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2216
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 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.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2216 (Citron) 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 1194 (Broom Tree) is so near (ΔE 1.63), 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.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works2216 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2216
Weeks Dye Works 2216 is the floss known as Citron: a muted, medium-light member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its balanced and quiet presence shines in lemon motifs and rubber duck designs alike. Pull this thread for bumblebee patterns or canary themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2216 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2216 (Citron) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #B8B081 and RGB 184, 176, 129. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2216?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2216 (Citron) is DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light, 71%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 65%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2216?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2216 are 1194 Broom Tree (ΔE 1.63), 1183 Artichoke (ΔE 3.32), and 1189 Butter Bean (ΔE 4.04). 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) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium-light 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) 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.