2244 — Grenadine (obsolete)
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 2244 — Grenadine (obsolete) — has hex #C54B35 and RGB 197, 75, 53. This medium, vivid 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2244
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 2244
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2244
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2244 (Grenadine (obsolete)) 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 Works 2244 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2244
Known as Grenadine (obsolete), Weeks Dye Works 2244 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with red-orange tones. It has a vibrant and steady 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 (obsolete) — a medium red thread (hex #C54B35, RGB 197, 75, 53). 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 (obsolete)) is DMC 921 (Copper) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark, 79%) and DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark, 75%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2244?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2244 are 2249 Sockeye (ΔE 5.26), 2268 Fire (ΔE 6.23), and 4131 Fiesta (ΔE 6.64). 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 (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium 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 (obsolete)) 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.