2220 — Curry
Oranges family#E3B231
Weeks Dye Works 2220 — Curry — has hex #E3B231 and RGB 227, 178, 49. This medium, vivid orange 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2220
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2220
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 2220
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2220
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2220 (Curry) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2220 (Curry) 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 2224 (Squash) is so near (ΔE 2.64), 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 2220
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2220, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2220 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2220
Weeks Dye Works 2220 (Curry) is a medium, vivid shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. It has a rich and lively feel that suits persimmon patterns and autumn leaves particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with sunsets or warm accents for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2220 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2220 (Curry) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #E3B231 and RGB 227, 178, 49. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2220?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2220 (Curry) is DMC 3821 (Straw) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 444 (Lemon dark, 82%) and DMC 725 (Topaz, 73%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2220?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2220 are 2224 Squash (ΔE 2.64), 2208 Lichen (ΔE 3.92), and 2219 Whiskey (ΔE 5.18). These are useful substitutes when 2220 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2220?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2220 (Curry) 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 2220.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2220 (Curry) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2220 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.