2251 — Mexicali
Pinks family#DA948E
Weeks Dye Works 2251 — Mexicali — has hex #DA948E and RGB 218, 148, 142. This light, vivid pink 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2251
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2251
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 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) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
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.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works2251 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2251
Known as Mexicali, Weeks Dye Works 2251 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the pinks family. It has a gentle and clear feel that suits blush accents and cherry blossoms particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ballet themes or baby projects for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2251 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2251 is Mexicali — a light pink thread (hex #DA948E, RGB 218, 148, 142). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2251?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2251 (Mexicali) is DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 70%) and DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 69%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2251?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2251 are 2282 Charlotte's Pink (ΔE 4.31), 2284 Madison Rose (ΔE 4.81), and 2285 Pink Sand (ΔE 5.23). 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) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its 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) 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.