Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2233 — Hot Rod (obsolete)

Oranges family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2233? This medium-light, highly saturated orange shade (Hot Rod (obsolete)) is hex #E9AC34, RGB 233, 172, 52. 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.

Hex
#E9AC34
RGB
233, 172, 52
HSL
40°, 80%, 56%
Lab
74.2, 11.9, 66.1
Lightness
56%
Medium
Saturation
80%
Vivid
Hue
40°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2233

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2233 Hot Rod (obsolete)

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

On white fabric
2:1
On dark fabric
10.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
gold

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2233 (Hot Rod (obsolete)) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2233 (Hot Rod (obsolete)) 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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Weeks Dye Works 2233 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2233

Weeks Dye Works 2233 (Hot Rod (obsolete)) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange 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 (obsolete)) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #E9AC34 and RGB 233, 172, 52. 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 (obsolete)) is DMC 728 (Golden Yellow) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3821 (Straw, 87%) and DMC 725 (Topaz, 80%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2233?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2233 are 2225 Marigold (ΔE 4.64), 2227 Daylily (ΔE 5.94), and 2225a Marmalade (ΔE 8.18). 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 (obsolete)) 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 (obsolete)) 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.