2236 — Copper
Browns family#A15B30
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2236? It's Copper, a medium brown shade (#A15B30 / RGB 161, 91, 48). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2236
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2236
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 2236
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2236
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 2236 (Copper) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2236 (Copper) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 4155 (Tobacco Road) is so near (ΔE 2.02), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2236
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2236, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works2236 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2236
Weeks Dye Works 2236 is the floss known as Copper: a vivid, medium member of the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The shade reads as rich and lively — a go-to choice for animal fur and warm outlines. It also turns up in patterns built around wooden textures and coffee themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2236 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2236 (Copper) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #A15B30 and RGB 161, 91, 48. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2236?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2236 (Copper) is DMC 435 (Brown very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 77%) and DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark, 73%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2236?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2236 are 4155 Tobacco Road (ΔE 2.02), 2237 Hazelnut (ΔE 2.97), and 1228a Cinnamon Twist (ΔE 3.75). These are useful substitutes when 2236 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2236?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2236 (Copper) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2236.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2236 (Copper) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2236 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.