Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2235 — Blaze

Reds family

Weeks Dye Works 2235 (Blaze) is a medium, highly saturated red shade with hex code #DF3B0A and RGB values 223, 59, 10. 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
#DF3B0A
RGB
223, 59, 10
HSL
14°, 91%, 46%
Lab
50.5, 61.4, 59.9
Lightness
46%
Medium
Saturation
91%
Vivid
Hue
14°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2235

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

Weeks Dye Works 2235 Blaze

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

On white fabric
4.4:1
On dark fabric
4.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
red

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Bold accents & focal points

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.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Weeks Dye Works 2235 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 #DF3B0A, RGB 223, 59, 10) 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 720 (Orange Spice dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 946 (Burnt Orange medium, 75%) and DMC 606 (Burnt Orange-Red, 65%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2235?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2235 are 4131 Fiesta (ΔE 6.64), 2244 Grenadine (obsolete) (ΔE 7.3), and 2229 Jack-o'Lantern (obso (ΔE 7.9). 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.