2253 — Sanguine
Oranges family#D59C88
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2253 (Sanguine), a medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #D59C88 and RGB 213, 156, 136. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2253
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 2253
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2253
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 2253 (Sanguine) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2253 (Sanguine) 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 2253
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2253, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works2253 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2253
Weeks Dye Works 2253 (Sanguine) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The balanced and versatile mood of this color makes it a natural fit for marigolds and fall wreaths. Expect to see it used in citrus motifs and fox designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2253 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2253 (Sanguine) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #D59C88 and RGB 213, 156, 136. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2253?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2253 (Sanguine) is DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 80%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 79%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2253?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2253 are 1136 Carnation (ΔE 4.73), 4151 Peach Cobbler (ΔE 5.79), and 1131 Peach (ΔE 6.31). These are useful substitutes when 2253 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2253?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2253 (Sanguine) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2253.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2253 (Sanguine) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2253 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.