2230 — Clockwork
Oranges family
Weeks Dye Works 2230 (Clockwork) is a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex code #E56D3D and RGB values 229, 109, 61. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2230
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 2230
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2230
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2230 (Clockwork) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2230 (Clockwork) 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 2230
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2230, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 2230 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2230
Weeks Dye Works 2230 is the floss known as Clockwork: a vivid, medium-light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its balanced and lively presence shines in fox designs and fall harvest scenes alike. Pull this thread for monarch butterflies or persimmon patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2230 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2230 (Clockwork) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #E56D3D and RGB 229, 109, 61. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2230?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2230 (Clockwork) is DMC 721 (Orange Spice medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 922 (Copper light, 80%) and DMC 970 (Pumpkin light, 75%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2230?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2230 are 2229 Jack-o'Lantern (obso (ΔE 3.6), 2228 Pumpkin (ΔE 6.17), and 2246 Sunset (ΔE 8.37). These are useful substitutes when 2230 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2230?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2230 (Clockwork) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2230.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2230 (Clockwork) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2230 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.