2240 — Red Rocks
Reds family#AB0D14
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2240? This medium-dark, highly saturated red shade (Red Rocks) is hex #AB0D14, RGB 171, 13, 20. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2240
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2240
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 2240
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2240
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2240 (Red Rocks) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2240 (Red Rocks) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 2260 (Sun Dried) is so near (ΔE 1.5), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2240
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2240, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2240 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2240
Weeks Dye Works 2240 (Red Rocks) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a deep and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in valentines and poppies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cardinal birds and apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2240 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2240 (Red Rocks) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #AB0D14 and RGB 171, 13, 20. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2240?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2240 (Red Rocks) is DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 74%) and DMC 919 (Red Copper, 73%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2240?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2240 are 2260 Sun Dried (ΔE 1.5), 2266a Louisiana Hot Sauce (ΔE 2.04), and 2266 Turkish Red (ΔE 2.84). These are useful substitutes when 2240 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2240?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2240 (Red Rocks) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2240.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2240 (Red Rocks) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2240 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.