Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2256 — Adobe

Browns family

Weeks Dye Works 2256 — Adobe — has hex #5F4A3D and RGB 95, 74, 61. This medium-dark, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#5F4A3D
RGB
95, 74, 61
HSL
23°, 22%, 31%
Lab
33.3, 6.8, 11.2
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
22%
Neutral
Hue
23°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2256

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

Weeks Dye Works 2256 Adobe

Sullivans

Drab Brown 45144 75% Approx
Beige Grey Ultra Dark 45396 67% Approx
Beige Brown Medium 45238 61% Fair
Beaver Grey Very Dark 45151 59% Fair
Drab Brown Dark 45143 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Rod and Reel 116 66% Approx
Wisconsin Woods 114 65% Approx
Camouflage 063 62% Fair
Brown Sugar 178 50% Fair
Cappuccino 007 50% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2256

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

Weeks Dye Works 2256 Adobe
Chestnut Weeks Dye Works 1269 Very close ΔE 4.15 Grape Vine Weeks Dye Works 1273 Very close ΔE 4.67 Rust Weeks Dye Works 1326 Noticeable ΔE 5.5 River Rock Weeks Dye Works 1288 Noticeable ΔE 5.89 Swamp Water Weeks Dye Works 4129 Noticeable ΔE 6.42 Swiss Chocolate Weeks Dye Works 1237 Noticeable ΔE 6.75 Gingerbread Weeks Dye Works 1234 Noticeable ΔE 6.9 Molasses Weeks Dye Works 1268 Noticeable ΔE 7.05

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2256

On white fabric
8.3:1
On dark fabric
2.5:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
plum

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

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2256 (Adobe) 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 2256

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2256, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2256
4117 Father's Day
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2256
1288 River Rock 1326 Rust
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2256
2152 Kentucky Bluegrass 1298 Gunmetal
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2256
1233 Cocoa 3500 Sand 1129 Peach Fuzz

Browns Family

Weeks Dye Works 2256 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

2256 Adobe 2256 2197 Oscar 2197 1234 Gingerbread 1234 1266 Caper 1266 2242 Cognac 2242 1326 Rust 1326 1269 Chestnut 1269 1288 River Rock 1288 2237 Hazelnut 2237 1230 Havana 1230 1237 Swiss Chocolate 1237

About Weeks Dye Works 2256

Weeks Dye Works 2256 is the floss known as Adobe: a muted, medium-dark member of the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is deep and grounded, making it a popular choice for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for bark patterns or gingerbread themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2256 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2256 (Adobe) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #5F4A3D and RGB 95, 74, 61. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2256?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2256 (Adobe) is DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark, 76%) and DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark, 75%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2256?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2256 are 1269 Chestnut (ΔE 4.15), 1273 Grape Vine (ΔE 4.67), and 1326 Rust (ΔE 5.5). These are useful substitutes when 2256 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2256?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2256 (Adobe) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2256.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2256 (Adobe) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2256 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.

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