2235 — Blaze
Reds family#F72D05
Weeks Dye Works 2235 (Blaze) is a medium, highly saturated red shade with hex code #F72D05 and RGB values 247, 45, 5. 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 2235
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2235
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 2235
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2235
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 2235 (Blaze) 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 2235 (Blaze) 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 2235
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2235, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2235 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2235
Blaze (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2235) is a medium, highly saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. This thread brings a confident and warm presence to projects featuring hearts or holiday designs. Look for it in charts that feature bold accents or berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2235?
Weeks Dye Works 2235 is called Blaze. It's a medium red shade (hex #F72D05, RGB 247, 45, 5) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2235?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2235 (Blaze) is DMC 946 (Burnt Orange medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 608 (Burnt Orange, 80%) and DMC 947 (Burnt Orange, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2235?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2235 are 2268 Fire (ΔE 4.07), 2245 Grapefruit (ΔE 5.6), and 2244 Grenadine (ΔE 5.94). These are useful substitutes when 2235 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2235?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2235 (Blaze) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. 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 2235 (Blaze) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2235 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.