2229 — Jack-O-Lantern
Browns family#6F4520
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2229? It's Jack-O-Lantern, a medium-dark brown shade (#6F4520 / RGB 111, 69, 32). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2229
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2229
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 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) 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.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works2229 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2229
Weeks Dye Works 2229 is the floss known as Jack-O-Lantern: a vivid, medium-dark member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2229 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2229 (Jack-O-Lantern) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #6F4520 and RGB 111, 69, 32. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2229?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2229 (Jack-O-Lantern) is DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 829 (Golden Olive very dark, 76%) and DMC 830 (Golden Olive dark, 76%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2229?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2229 are 1273 Grape Vine (ΔE 3.86), 1269 Chestnut (ΔE 7.06), and 1230 Havana (ΔE 7.93). 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) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark 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) 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.