2221 — Gold
Browns family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2221? This medium-light, moderately saturated brown shade (Gold) is hex #B49C6B, RGB 180, 156, 107. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2221
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 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.
Weeks Dye Works 2221 (Gold) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1116 (Shasta (obsolete)) (ΔE 2.44) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
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.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 2221 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2221
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2221, Gold — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. Stitchers describe its character as easygoing and clear, perfect for tree trunks and earth tones. It blends comfortably into projects centered on animal fur and warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2221 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2221 is Gold — a medium-light brown thread (hex #B49C6B, RGB 180, 156, 107). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2221?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2221 (Gold) is DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 372 (Mustard light, 78%) and DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2221?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2221 are 1116 Shasta (obsolete) (ΔE 2.44), 4151 Peach Cobbler (ΔE 3.58), and 1194 Broom Tree (ΔE 4.25). 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 leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. 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.