Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2242 — Cognac

Browns family

Weeks Dye Works 2242 (Cognac) is a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex code #774727 and RGB values 119, 71, 39. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#774727
RGB
119, 71, 39
HSL
24°, 51%, 31%
Lab
35.2, 17.3, 27.5
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
51%
Rich
Hue
24°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2242

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2242 Cognac

Sullivans

Mocha Beige Dark 45460 85% Good
Yellow Beige Very Dark 45482 82% Good
Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 81% Good
Drab Brown 45144 66% Approx
Golden Olive Very Dark 45230 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Rod and Reel 116 81% Good
Brown Sugar 178 79% Approx
Whatley Woodlands 153 69% Approx
Roasted Chestnut 155 68% Approx
Brandied Pears 171 67% Approx

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2242

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Weeks Dye Works 2242 Cognac
Gingerbread Weeks Dye Works 1234 Very close ΔE 3.83 Harvest Weeks Dye Works 4103 Very close ΔE 4.85 Chestnut Weeks Dye Works 1269 Noticeable ΔE 6.5 Hazelnut Weeks Dye Works 2237 Noticeable ΔE 6.67 Copper Weeks Dye Works 2236 Noticeable ΔE 6.86 Rust Weeks Dye Works 1326 Noticeable ΔE 7.73 Pecan Weeks Dye Works 1228 Noticeable ΔE 8.74 Oilcloth Weeks Dye Works 1232a Noticeable ΔE 8.97

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2242

On white fabric
7.7:1
On dark fabric
2.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

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 notes

Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2242 (Cognac) 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 2242

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2242, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2242
2114 Santa Cruz
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2242
1230 Havana 1336 Raspberry
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2242
2139 Sea Glass 2336 Ultaviolet
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2242
2237 Hazelnut 1131 Peach 1129 Peach Fuzz

Browns Family

Weeks Dye Works 2242 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

2242 Cognac 2242 4103 Harvest 4103 1273 Grape Vine 1273 2197 Oscar 2197 1234 Gingerbread 1234 1266 Caper 1266 1326 Rust 1326 2256 Adobe 2256 1269 Chestnut 1269 1288 River Rock 1288 2237 Hazelnut 2237

About Weeks Dye Works 2242

Cognac (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2242) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. This thread brings a strong and rich presence to projects featuring leather accents or horse designs. Look for it in charts that feature cinnamon motifs or bark patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Weeks Dye Works 2242?

Weeks Dye Works 2242 is called Cognac. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #774727, RGB 119, 71, 39) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2242?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2242 (Cognac) is DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 434 (Brown light, 87%) and DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 74%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2242?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2242 are 1234 Gingerbread (ΔE 3.83), 4103 Harvest (ΔE 4.85), and 1269 Chestnut (ΔE 6.5). These are useful substitutes when 2242 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2242?

Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2242 (Cognac) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2242 (Cognac) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2242 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.

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