2230a — Persimmon
Browns family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2230a? This medium, highly saturated brown shade (Persimmon) is hex #C15915, RGB 193, 89, 21. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2230a
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 2230a
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2230a
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, Weeks Dye Works 2230a (Persimmon) 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 2230a (Persimmon) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2230a
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2230a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 2230a in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2230a
Known as Persimmon, Weeks Dye Works 2230a is a medium, highly saturated shade sitting in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. With a vibrant and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in cinnamon motifs and bark patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring gingerbread themes and tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2230a — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2230a is Persimmon — a medium brown thread (hex #C15915, RGB 193, 89, 21). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2230a?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2230a (Persimmon) is DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 74%) and DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 74%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2230a?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2230a are 4131 Fiesta (ΔE 4.36), 2238 Sweet Potato (ΔE 5.39), and 2234 Autumn Leaves (ΔE 5.64). These are useful substitutes when 2230a is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2230a good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2230a (Persimmon) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. 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 2230a.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2230a (Persimmon) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2230a 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.