2249 — Sockeye
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 2249 — Sockeye — has hex #C75F4B and RGB 199, 95, 75. This medium, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2249
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 2249
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2249
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2249 (Sockeye) 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 2249
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2249, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2249 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2249
Weeks Dye Works 2249 is the floss known as Sockeye: a vivid, medium member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is rich and lively, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2249 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2249 (Sockeye) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #C75F4B and RGB 199, 95, 75. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2249?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2249 (Sockeye) is DMC 21 (Light Alizarin) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 82%) and DMC 351 (Coral, 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2249?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2249 are 2245 Grapefruit (ΔE 5.2), 2244 Grenadine (obsolete) (ΔE 5.26), and 2251 Mexicali (obsolete) (ΔE 7.33). These are useful substitutes when 2249 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2249?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2249 (Sockeye) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2249.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2249 (Sockeye) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2249 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.