Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2248 — Cherry Vanilla (obso

Reds family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2248? It's Cherry Vanilla (obso, a very light red shade (#F2CBCB / RGB 242, 203, 203). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#F2CBCB
RGB
242, 203, 203
HSL
0°, 60%, 87%
Lab
84.9, 13.7, 5.1
Lightness
87%
Very light
Saturation
60%
Rich
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2248

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2248 Cherry Vanilla (obso

Sullivans

Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 94% Good
Apricot Very Light 45495 83% Good
Baby Pink 45220 79% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 76% Approx
Desert Sand Very Light 45388 70% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bambino 076 67% Approx
Spun Sugar 030 66% Approx
Rosy Glow 140 66% Approx
Little Pink Peony 121 41% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 39% Fair

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

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
14.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2248 (Cherry Vanilla (obso) 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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Weeks Dye Works 2248 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2248

Cherry Vanilla (obso (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2248) is a very light, vivid shade from the reds family with true red tones. Expect a fresh and luminous look that suits hearts, holiday designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bold accents or berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Weeks Dye Works 2248?

Weeks Dye Works 2248 is called Cherry Vanilla (obso. It's a very light red shade (hex #F2CBCB, RGB 242, 203, 203) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, 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 (obso) is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 81%) and DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 79%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2248?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2248 are 1135 Meredith's Pink (obs (ΔE 5.76), 1139 Chablis (ΔE 7.61), and 4123 Celebration (ΔE 9.47). 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 (obso) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The very 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 (obso) 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.