2234 — Autumn Leaves
Oranges family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2234 (Autumn Leaves), a medium, vivid orange shade with hex #BE6C34 and RGB 190, 108, 52. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2234
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 2234
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2234
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 2234 (Autumn Leaves) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2234 (Autumn Leaves) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 2234 (Autumn Leaves) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 4101 (Trick or Treat) (ΔE 3.09) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2234
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2234, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 2234 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2234
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2234, Autumn Leaves — a vivid, medium thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The vibrant and steady character of this shade lends itself well to autumn leaves and sunsets. Stitchers frequently choose it for warm accents and seasonal designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2234 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2234 is Autumn Leaves — a medium orange thread (hex #BE6C34, RGB 190, 108, 52). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2234?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2234 (Autumn Leaves) is DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 74%) and DMC 436 (Tan, 71%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2234?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2234 are 4101 Trick or Treat (ΔE 3.09), 2226 Carrot (ΔE 3.43), and 2238 Sweet Potato (ΔE 3.54). These are useful substitutes when 2234 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2234 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2234 (Autumn Leaves) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. 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 2234.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2234 (Autumn Leaves) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2234 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.