2227 — Daylily
Oranges family#F4A871
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2227 (Daylily), a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #F4A871 and RGB 244, 168, 113. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 2227
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2227
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 2227
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2227
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 2227 (Daylily) 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 2227 (Daylily) 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 2227
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2227, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2227 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2227
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2227, Daylily — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The crisp and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to fall wreaths and citrus motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for fox designs and fall harvest scenes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2227 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2227 is Daylily — a medium-light orange thread (hex #F4A871, RGB 244, 168, 113). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2227?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2227 (Daylily) is DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 73%) and DMC 3825 (Pumpkin pale, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2227?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2227 are 1130 Butterfly Kisses (ΔE 4.33), 2222 Cornbread (ΔE 5.8), and 2231 Mimosa (ΔE 5.91). These are useful substitutes when 2227 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2227 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2227 (Daylily) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. 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 2227.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2227 (Daylily) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2227 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.