2231 — Mimosa
Oranges family#E8AD8C
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2231? It's Mimosa, a light orange shade (#E8AD8C / RGB 232, 173, 140). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2231
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2231
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 2231
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2231
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2231 (Mimosa) 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 2231
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2231, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2231 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2231
Known as Mimosa, Weeks Dye Works 2231 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. Expect a gentle and clear look that suits fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2231 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2231 is Mimosa — a light orange thread (hex #E8AD8C, RGB 232, 173, 140). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2231?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2231 (Mimosa) is DMC 945 (Tawny medium) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 86%) and DMC 754 (Peach light, 80%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2231?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2231 are 1131 Peach (ΔE 4.13), 1130 Butterfly Kisses (ΔE 4.26), and 2227 Daylily (ΔE 5.91). These are useful substitutes when 2231 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2231 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2231 (Mimosa) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2231.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2231 (Mimosa) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2231 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.