2218 — Sally's Sunshine
Oranges family#F0D28C
Weeks Dye Works 2218 — Sally's Sunshine — has hex #F0D28C and RGB 240, 210, 140. This light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 2218
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2218
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 2218
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2218
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Weeks Dye Works 2218 (Sally's Sunshine) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2218 (Sally's Sunshine) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 2223 (Saffron), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.11). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2218
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2218, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2218 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2218
A light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Weeks Dye Works 2218 carries the name Sally's Sunshine with golden orange tones. Its tone is fresh and easy, making it a popular choice for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for autumn leaves or sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2218?
Weeks Dye Works 2218 is called Sally's Sunshine. It's a light orange shade (hex #F0D28C, RGB 240, 210, 140) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2218?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2218 (Sally's Sunshine) is DMC 677 (Old Gold very light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 745 (Yellow light pale, 80%) and DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2218?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2218 are 2223 Saffron (ΔE 3.11), 1118 Goldenrod (ΔE 4.23), and 2221a Yukon Gold (ΔE 4.45). These are useful substitutes when 2218 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2218?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2218 (Sally's Sunshine) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2218 (Sally's Sunshine) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2218 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.