2251 — Mexicali (obsolete)
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 2251 — Mexicali (obsolete) — has hex #D47469 and RGB 212, 116, 105. This medium-light, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2251
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 2251
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2251
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2251 (Mexicali (obsolete)) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 2251 (Mexicali (obsolete)) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2271 (Peony) (ΔE 3.06) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2251
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2251, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2251 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2251
Known as Mexicali (obsolete), Weeks Dye Works 2251 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. It has a crisp and versatile feel that suits bold accents and berries particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with valentines or poppies for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2251 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2251 is Mexicali (obsolete) — a medium-light red thread (hex #D47469, RGB 212, 116, 105). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2251?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2251 (Mexicali (obsolete)) is DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 352 (Coral light, 72%) and DMC 760 (Salmon, 66%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2251?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2251 are 2271 Peony (ΔE 3.06), 2245 Grapefruit (ΔE 4.41), and 2278 Hibiscus (ΔE 4.64). These are useful substitutes when 2251 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2251 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2251 (Mexicali (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2251.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2251 (Mexicali (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2251 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.