2233 — Hot Rod
Oranges family#F98D2F
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2233? This medium-light, highly saturated orange shade (Hot Rod) is hex #F98D2F, RGB 249, 141, 47. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2233
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2233
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 2233
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2233
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 2233 (Hot Rod) 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 2233 (Hot Rod) 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 2233
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2233, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2233 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2233
Weeks Dye Works 2233 (Hot Rod) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. With a balanced and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring sunsets and warm accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2233 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2233 (Hot Rod) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #F98D2F and RGB 249, 141, 47. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2233?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2233 (Hot Rod) is DMC 741 (Tangerine medium) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 86%) and DMC 977 (Golden Brown light, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2233?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2233 are 1227a Turmeric (ΔE 5.51), 2225a Marmalade (ΔE 6.28), and 4131 Fiesta (ΔE 6.47). These are useful substitutes when 2233 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2233?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2233 (Hot Rod) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2233.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2233 (Hot Rod) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2233 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.