2229 — Jack-o'Lantern (obso
Oranges family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2229? It's Jack-o'Lantern (obso, a medium orange shade (#D76434 / RGB 215, 100, 52). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2229
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 2229
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2229
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2229 (Jack-o'Lantern (obso) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2229
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2229, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 2229 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2229
Weeks Dye Works 2229 is the floss known as Jack-o'Lantern (obso: a vivid, medium member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The shade reads as rich and lively — a go-to choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2229 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2229 (Jack-o'Lantern (obso) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #D76434 and RGB 215, 100, 52. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2229?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2229 (Jack-o'Lantern (obso) is DMC 922 (Copper light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 88%) and DMC 721 (Orange Spice medium, 75%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2229?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2229 are 2230 Clockwork (ΔE 3.6), 2228 Pumpkin (ΔE 4.91), and 4131 Fiesta (ΔE 6.13). These are useful substitutes when 2229 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2229?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2229 (Jack-o'Lantern (obso) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2229.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2229 (Jack-o'Lantern (obso) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2229 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.