2244 — Grenadine
Reds family#F13E33
Weeks Dye Works 2244 — Grenadine — has hex #F13E33 and RGB 241, 62, 51. This medium-light, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 2244
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2244
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 2244
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2244
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Weeks Dye Works 2244 (Grenadine) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2244 (Grenadine) 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 2244
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2244, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2244 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2244
Known as Grenadine, Weeks Dye Works 2244 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. It has a crisp and versatile feel that suits ladybug designs and barn scenes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tomato patterns or roses for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2244 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2244 is Grenadine — a medium-light red thread (hex #F13E33, RGB 241, 62, 51). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2244?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2244 (Grenadine) is DMC 351 (Coral) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 946 (Burnt Orange medium, 77%) and DMC 608 (Burnt Orange, 77%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2244?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2244 are 2245 Grapefruit (ΔE 4.72), 2268 Fire (ΔE 5.26), and 2235 Blaze (ΔE 5.94). These are useful substitutes when 2244 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2244 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2244 (Grenadine) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2244.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2244 (Grenadine) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2244 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.