Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2219 — Whiskey

Oranges family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2219? This medium, moderately saturated orange shade (Whiskey) is hex #B28C44, RGB 178, 140, 68. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#B28C44
RGB
178, 140, 68
HSL
39°, 45%, 48%
Lab
60.5, 6.2, 43.2
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
45%
Muted
Hue
39°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2219

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

Weeks Dye Works 2219 Whiskey

Sullivans

Olive Green Light 45178 85% Good
Golden Olive Very Light 45235 72% Approx
Drab Brown Light 45145 69% Approx
Mustard Light 45085 62% Fair
Olive Green Medium 45177 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Finley Gold 013 79% Approx
Fool's Gold 081 78% Approx
Amber Waves 135 73% Approx
Ginger Snap 014 67% Approx
Creeping Jenny 138 63% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2219

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2219

On white fabric
3.1:1
On dark fabric
6.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
khaki

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 2219 (Whiskey) 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 2219 (Whiskey) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 2220 (Curry) is so near (ΔE 0.88), 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 2219

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2219, 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

Oranges Family

Weeks Dye Works 2219 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2219

Weeks Dye Works 2219 (Whiskey) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a rich and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring sunsets and warm accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2219 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2219 (Whiskey) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #B28C44 and RGB 178, 140, 68. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2219?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2219 (Whiskey) is DMC 833 (Golden Olive light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 77%) and DMC 729 (Old Gold medium, 72%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2219?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2219 are 2220 Curry (ΔE 0.88), 1146 Clara (obsolete) (ΔE 2.88), and 1227 Bright Leaf (ΔE 3.22). These are useful substitutes when 2219 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2219?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2219 (Whiskey) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2219.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2219 (Whiskey) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2219 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.