2239a — Carolina Cecil
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 2239a (Carolina Cecil) is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #8B2B2D and RGB values 139, 43, 45. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2239a
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2239a
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2239a
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 threads like Weeks Dye Works 2239a (Carolina Cecil) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2239a
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2239a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2239a in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2239a
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2239a, Carolina Cecil — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its intense and saturated presence shines in poppies and cardinal birds alike. Pull this thread for apple motifs or ladybug designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2239a — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2239a is Carolina Cecil — a medium-dark red thread (hex #8B2B2D, RGB 139, 43, 45). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2239a?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2239a (Carolina Cecil) is DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 22 (Alizarin, 89%) and DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark, 89%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2239a?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2239a are 2266a Louisiana Hot Sauce (ΔE 3.57), 2259 Cayenne (ΔE 4.87), and 2264 Garnet (ΔE 5.31). These are useful substitutes when 2239a is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2239a good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2239a (Carolina Cecil) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2239a.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2239a (Carolina Cecil) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2239a 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.