2236 — Copper
Browns family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2236? It's Copper, a medium-dark brown shade (#925433 / RGB 146, 84, 51). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2236
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 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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 4103 (Harvest) is so near (ΔE 2.95), 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 Works 2236 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 moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The shade reads as deep and intense — 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-dark shade in the browns family with hex #925433 and RGB 146, 84, 51. 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 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 81%) and DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 76%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2236?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2236 are 4103 Harvest (ΔE 2.95), 2240 Red Rocks (ΔE 4.43), and 1228 Pecan (ΔE 5.08). 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-dark 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.