2223 — Saffron
Yellows family
Weeks Dye Works 2223 (Saffron) is a medium-light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #F2E371 and RGB values 242, 227, 113. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2223
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 2223
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2223
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2223 (Saffron) 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 2223 (Saffron) 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 1119 (Daffodil) is so near (ΔE 2.16), 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 2223
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2223, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 2223 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2223
Weeks Dye Works 2223 is the floss known as Saffron: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its balanced and lively presence shines in warm backgrounds and golden accents alike. Pull this thread for stars or honey themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2223 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2223 (Saffron) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #F2E371 and RGB 242, 227, 113. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2223?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2223 (Saffron) is DMC 727 (Topaz very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 445 (Lemon light, 76%) and DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 76%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2223?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2223 are 1119 Daffodil (ΔE 2.16), 2218 Sally's Sunshine (ΔE 2.92), and 1113 Moonglow (ΔE 2.97). These are useful substitutes when 2223 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2223?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2223 (Saffron) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2223.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2223 (Saffron) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2223 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.