2221 — Gold
Oranges family#D2B166
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2221? This medium-light, vivid orange shade (Gold) is hex #D2B166, RGB 210, 177, 102. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2221
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2221
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 2221
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2221
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 2221 (Gold) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2221 (Gold) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2221
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2221, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2221 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2221
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2221, Gold — a vivid, medium-light thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as crisp and versatile, perfect for autumn leaves and sunsets. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm accents and seasonal designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2221 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2221 is Gold — a medium-light orange thread (hex #D2B166, RGB 210, 177, 102). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2221?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2221 (Gold) is DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 81%) and DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 74%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2221?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2221 are 1124 Sandcastle (ΔE 4.67), 2221a Yukon Gold (ΔE 6.03), and 1118 Goldenrod (ΔE 6.11). These are useful substitutes when 2221 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2221 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2221 (Gold) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2221.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2221 (Gold) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2221 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.