2242 — Cognac
Oranges family#C2582D
Weeks Dye Works 2242 (Cognac) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #C2582D and RGB values 194, 88, 45. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2242
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2242
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 2242
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2242
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2242 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2242
Cognac (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2242) is a medium, vivid shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a confident and warm presence to projects featuring citrus motifs or fox designs. Look for it in charts that feature fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2242?
Weeks Dye Works 2242 is called Cognac. It's a medium orange shade (hex #C2582D, RGB 194, 88, 45) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, 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 3776 (Mahogany light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 921 (Copper, 78%) and DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2242?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2242 are 2239 Terra Cotta (ΔE 3.4), 2238 Sweet Potato (ΔE 3.76), and 1228a Cinnamon Twist (ΔE 4.63). 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 warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. 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 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.