2231 — Mimosa (obsolete)
Oranges family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2231? It's Mimosa (obsolete), a medium-light orange shade (#E29F83 / RGB 226, 159, 131). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2231
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 2231
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2231
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2231 (Mimosa (obsolete)) 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 Works 2231 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2231
Known as Mimosa (obsolete), Weeks Dye Works 2231 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. Expect a crisp and versatile 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 (obsolete) — a medium-light orange thread (hex #E29F83, RGB 226, 159, 131). 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 (obsolete)) is DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 80%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 79%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2231?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2231 are 1131 Peach (ΔE 3.85), 2243 Cantaloupe (obsolete (ΔE 4.93), and 1133 Conch (ΔE 7.44). 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 (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium-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 (obsolete)) 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.