2220 — Curry
Oranges family
Weeks Dye Works 2220 — Curry — has hex #B28A3F and RGB 178, 138, 63. This medium, moderately saturated 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2220
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 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.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 2220 (Curry) 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 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 2219 (Whiskey) 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 2220
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2220, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 2220 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2220
Weeks Dye Works 2220 (Curry) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. It has a rich and warm 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 #B28A3F and RGB 178, 138, 63. 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 833 (Golden Olive light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 74%) and DMC 729 (Old Gold medium, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2220?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2220 are 2219 Whiskey (ΔE 0.88), 1146 Clara (obsolete) (ΔE 3.11), and 1227 Bright Leaf (ΔE 3.85). 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.