2245 — Grapefruit
Reds family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2245? This medium-light, vivid red shade (Grapefruit) is hex #DD6457, RGB 221, 100, 87. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani 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 2245
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 2245
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2245
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2245 (Grapefruit) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2245
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2245, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2245 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2245
A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 2245 carries the name Grapefruit with true red tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and confident, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2245?
Weeks Dye Works 2245 is called Grapefruit. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #DD6457, RGB 221, 100, 87) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2245?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2245 (Grapefruit) is DMC 351 (Coral) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 352 (Coral light, 73%) and DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2245?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2245 are 2251 Mexicali (obsolete) (ΔE 4.41), 2249 Sockeye (ΔE 5.2), and 2271 Peony (ΔE 5.35). These are useful substitutes when 2245 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2245?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2245 (Grapefruit) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2245 (Grapefruit) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2245 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.