2228 — Pumpkin
Oranges family
Weeks Dye Works 2228 (Pumpkin) is a medium, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #DD6112 and RGB values 221, 97, 18. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2228
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 2228
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2228
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 2228 (Pumpkin) 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 2228 (Pumpkin) 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 2228
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2228, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 2228 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2228
Pumpkin (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2228) is a medium, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a confident and warm presence to projects featuring citrus motifs or fox designs. Look for it in charts that feature fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2228?
Weeks Dye Works 2228 is called Pumpkin. It's a medium orange shade (hex #DD6112, RGB 221, 97, 18) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2228?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2228 (Pumpkin) is DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium, 73%) and DMC 971 (Pumpkin, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2228?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2228 are 2229 Jack-o'Lantern (obso (ΔE 4.91), 2230 Clockwork (ΔE 6.17), and 2230a Persimmon (ΔE 6.27). These are useful substitutes when 2228 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2228?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2228 (Pumpkin) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. 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 2228 (Pumpkin) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2228 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.