2225 — Marigold
Oranges family#F5AA1C
Weeks Dye Works 2225 — Marigold — has hex #F5AA1C and RGB 245, 170, 28. This medium, highly saturated 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2225
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2225
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 2225
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2225
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 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 Works2225 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2225
A medium, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, Weeks Dye Works 2225 carries the name Marigold with golden orange tones. Its tone is confident and warm, 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 orange shade (hex #F5AA1C, RGB 245, 170, 28) 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 728 (Golden Yellow) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 972 (Canary deep, 82%) and DMC 725 (Topaz, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2225?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2225 are 2224 Squash (ΔE 4.13), 2219 Whiskey (ΔE 5.96), and 4143 Calypso (ΔE 6.38). 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 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.