2240 — Red Rocks
Browns family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2240? This medium-dark, vivid brown shade (Red Rocks) is hex #9D4A24, RGB 157, 74, 36. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2240
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 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.
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 1228a (Cinnamon Twist) is so near (ΔE 2.69), 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.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 2240 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2240
Weeks Dye Works 2240 (Red Rocks) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. With a deep and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in coffee themes and rustic designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring leather accents and horse designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2240 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2240 (Red Rocks) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #9D4A24 and RGB 157, 74, 36. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2240?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2240 (Red Rocks) is DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 92%) and DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 79%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2240?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2240 are 1228a Cinnamon Twist (ΔE 2.69), 4107 Confetti (ΔE 3.6), and 2236 Copper (ΔE 4.43). 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 tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. 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.