2225a — Marmalade
Oranges family#E99C49
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2225a (Marmalade), a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex #E99C49 and RGB 233, 156, 73. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 2225a
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2225a
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 2225a
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2225a
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Weeks Dye Works 2225a (Marmalade) 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 2225a (Marmalade) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 2225a (Marmalade) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1224 (Amber) (ΔE 2.99) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2225a
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2225a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2225a in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2225a
Known as Marmalade, Weeks Dye Works 2225a is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The crisp and versatile mood of this color makes it a natural fit for fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies. Expect to see it used in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2225a — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2225a is Marmalade — a medium-light orange thread (hex #E99C49, RGB 233, 156, 73). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2225a?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2225a (Marmalade) is DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 75%) and DMC 742 (Tangerine light, 69%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2225a?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2225a are 1224 Amber (ΔE 2.99), 1227a Turmeric (ΔE 4.78), and 2222 Cornbread (ΔE 5.79). These are useful substitutes when 2225a is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2225a good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2225a (Marmalade) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. 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 2225a.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2225a (Marmalade) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2225a 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.