2243 — Cantaloupe (obsolete
Oranges family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2243? It's Cantaloupe (obsolete, a medium-light orange shade (#D38E6F / RGB 211, 142, 111). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2243
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 2243
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2243
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 2243 (Cantaloupe (obsolete) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2243 (Cantaloupe (obsolete) 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 1131 (Peach) is so near (ΔE 2.13), 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 2243
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2243, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 2243 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2243
Weeks Dye Works 2243 is the floss known as Cantaloupe (obsolete: a vivid, medium-light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The shade reads as balanced and lively — a go-to choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2243 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2243 (Cantaloupe (obsolete) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #D38E6F and RGB 211, 142, 111. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2243?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2243 (Cantaloupe (obsolete) is DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 82%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 81%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2243?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2243 are 1131 Peach (ΔE 2.13), 2231 Mimosa (obsolete) (ΔE 4.93), and 2285 Pink Sand (ΔE 6.84). These are useful substitutes when 2243 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2243?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2243 (Cantaloupe (obsolete) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2243.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2243 (Cantaloupe (obsolete) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2243 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.