2225 — Marigold
Oranges family
Weeks Dye Works 2225 — Marigold — has hex #E8B731 and RGB 232, 183, 49. This medium-light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2225
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 2225
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2225
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Weeks Dye Works 2225 (Marigold) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2225 (Marigold) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2225
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2225, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 2225 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2225
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Weeks Dye Works 2225 carries the name Marigold with golden orange tones. Its tone is fresh and confident, making it a popular choice for pumpkins and marigolds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fall wreaths or citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2225?
Weeks Dye Works 2225 is called Marigold. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #E8B731, RGB 232, 183, 49) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2225?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2225 (Marigold) is DMC 444 (Lemon dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3821 (Straw, 83%) and DMC 743 (Yellow medium, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2225?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2225 are 2233 Hot Rod (obsolete) (ΔE 4.64), 2224 Squash (ΔE 7.78), and 2208 Lichen (ΔE 8.66). These are useful substitutes when 2225 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2225?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2225 (Marigold) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2225 (Marigold) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2225 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.