2237 — Hazelnut
Browns family#A25222
Weeks Dye Works 2237 — Hazelnut — has hex #A25222 and RGB 162, 82, 34. This medium-dark, vivid brown thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 2237
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2237
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 2237
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2237
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2237 (Hazelnut) 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 2237 (Hazelnut) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2236 (Copper) (ΔE 2.97) — 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 2237
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2237, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works2237 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2237
Known as Hazelnut, Weeks Dye Works 2237 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. It has a intense and saturated feel that suits warm outlines and wooden textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with coffee themes or rustic designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2237 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2237 is Hazelnut — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #A25222, RGB 162, 82, 34). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2237?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2237 (Hazelnut) is DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 435 (Brown very light, 76%) and DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 75%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2237?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2237 are 2236 Copper (ΔE 2.97), 1228a Cinnamon Twist (ΔE 3.99), and 4155 Tobacco Road (ΔE 4.48). These are useful substitutes when 2237 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2237 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2237 (Hazelnut) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2237.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2237 (Hazelnut) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2237 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.