2224 — Squash
Yellows family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2224? It's Squash, a medium-light yellow shade (#EED159 / RGB 238, 209, 89). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2224
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 2224
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2224
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 2224 (Squash) 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 2224 (Squash) 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 2224
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2224, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 2224 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2224
Known as Squash, Weeks Dye Works 2224 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Expect a crisp and versatile look that suits golden accents, stars, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching honey themes or wheat fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2224 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2224 is Squash — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #EED159, RGB 238, 209, 89). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2224?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2224 (Squash) is DMC 726 (Topaz light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 727 (Topaz very light, 78%) and DMC 744 (Yellow pale, 78%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2224?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2224 are 2218 Sally's Sunshine (ΔE 4.5), 1113 Moonglow (ΔE 4.55), and 2223 Saffron (ΔE 5.25). These are useful substitutes when 2224 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2224 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2224 (Squash) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. 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 2224.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2224 (Squash) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2224 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.