2239 — Terra Cotta
Oranges family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2239 (Terra Cotta), a medium, vivid orange shade with hex #AA5834 and RGB 170, 88, 52. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours 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 2239
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 2239
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2239
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 2239 (Terra Cotta) 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 2239 (Terra Cotta) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2239
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2239, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 2239 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2239
Weeks Dye Works 2239 (Terra Cotta) is a medium, vivid shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The rich and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for marigolds and fall wreaths. Expect to see it used in citrus motifs and fox designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2239 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2239 (Terra Cotta) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #AA5834 and RGB 170, 88, 52. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2239?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2239 (Terra Cotta) is DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 76%) and DMC 435 (Brown very light, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2239?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2239 are 4107 Confetti (ΔE 3.88), 2241 Chrysanthemum (ΔE 3.99), and 2240 Red Rocks (ΔE 4.9). These are useful substitutes when 2239 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2239?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2239 (Terra Cotta) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2239.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2239 (Terra Cotta) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2239 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.