2248 — Cherry Vanilla
Pinks family#E8A4C0
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2248? It's Cherry Vanilla, a light pink shade (#E8A4C0 / RGB 232, 164, 192). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2248
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2248
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 2248
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2248
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 2248 (Cherry Vanilla) 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 2248
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2248, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works2248 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2248
Cherry Vanilla (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2248) is a light, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a fresh and easy look that suits skin tones, romantic motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching blush accents or cherry blossoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2248?
Weeks Dye Works 2248 is called Cherry Vanilla. It's a light pink shade (hex #E8A4C0, RGB 232, 164, 192) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2248?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2248 (Cherry Vanilla) is DMC 3689 (Mauve light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 80%) and DMC 605 (Cranberry very light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2248?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2248 are 2280 Emma's Pink (ΔE 3.44), 2289 Lavender Rose (ΔE 5.03), and 4119 Independence (ΔE 5.38). These are useful substitutes when 2248 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2248?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2248 (Cherry Vanilla) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The 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 2248 (Cherry Vanilla) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2248 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.