2227 — Daylily
Oranges family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2227 (Daylily), a medium, vivid orange shade with hex #DA9934 and RGB 218, 153, 52. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2227
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 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.
Weeks Dye Works 2227 (Daylily) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2225a (Marmalade) (ΔE 2.94) — 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 2227
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2227, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 2227 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2227
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2227, Daylily — a vivid, medium thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. The vibrant and steady 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 orange thread (hex #DA9934, RGB 218, 153, 52). 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 3820 (Straw dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 76%) and DMC 728 (Golden Yellow, 71%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2227?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2227 are 2225a Marmalade (ΔE 2.94), 2233 Hot Rod (obsolete) (ΔE 5.94), and 1224 Amber (ΔE 8.08). 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 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.