2221a — Yukon Gold
Oranges family#EEC47B
Weeks Dye Works 2221a — Yukon Gold — has hex #EEC47B and RGB 238, 196, 123. This light, 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 2221a
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2221a
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 2221a
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2221a
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Weeks Dye Works 2221a (Yukon Gold) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2221a (Yukon 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 2221a
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2221a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2221a in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2221a
Known as Yukon Gold, Weeks Dye Works 2221a is a light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. It has a gentle and clear feel that suits fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with persimmon patterns or autumn leaves for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2221a — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2221a is Yukon Gold — a light orange thread (hex #EEC47B, RGB 238, 196, 123). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2221a?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2221a (Yukon Gold) is DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 79%) and DMC 677 (Old Gold very light, 76%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2221a?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2221a are 2218 Sally's Sunshine (ΔE 4.45), 1118 Goldenrod (ΔE 4.69), and 2223 Saffron (ΔE 4.77). These are useful substitutes when 2221a is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2221a good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2221a (Yukon Gold) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2221a.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2221a (Yukon Gold) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2221a 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.