2238 — Sweet Potato
Oranges family#D2551C
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2238? This medium, vivid orange shade (Sweet Potato) is hex #D2551C, RGB 210, 85, 28. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2238
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2238
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 2238
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2238
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works 2238 (Sweet Potato) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2238 (Sweet Potato) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2238
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2238, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2238 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2238
A medium, vivid entry in the oranges family, Weeks Dye Works 2238 carries the name Sweet Potato with deep amber tones. Stitchers describe its character as confident and warm, perfect for pumpkins and marigolds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2238?
Weeks Dye Works 2238 is called Sweet Potato. It's a medium orange shade (hex #D2551C, RGB 210, 85, 28) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2238?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2238 (Sweet Potato) is DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 922 (Copper light, 76%) and DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2238?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2238 are 2242 Cognac (ΔE 3.76), 2239 Terra Cotta (ΔE 5.14), and 2241 Chrysanthemum (ΔE 5.59). These are useful substitutes when 2238 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2238?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2238 (Sweet Potato) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2238 (Sweet Potato) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2238 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.