2246 — Sunset
Reds family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2246 (Sunset), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #E97E68 and RGB 233, 126, 104. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2246
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 2246
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2246
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2246 (Sunset) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2246 (Sunset) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2246
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2246, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2246 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2246
Weeks Dye Works 2246 (Sunset) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2246 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2246 (Sunset) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #E97E68 and RGB 233, 126, 104. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2246?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2246 (Sunset) is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3341 (Apricot, 80%) and DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 70%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2246?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2246 are 2251 Mexicali (obsolete) (ΔE 5.61), 2285 Pink Sand (ΔE 6.66), and 2245 Grapefruit (ΔE 6.94). These are useful substitutes when 2246 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2246?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2246 (Sunset) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2246.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2246 (Sunset) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2246 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.