2254 — Cinnabar
Browns family
Weeks Dye Works 2254 (Cinnabar) is a medium, muted brown shade with hex code #9A6C55 and RGB values 154, 108, 85. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2254
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 2254
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2254
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works 2254 (Cinnabar) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2254 (Cinnabar) 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 2254
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2254, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 2254 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2254
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2254, Cinnabar — a muted, medium thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its restrained and earthy presence shines in rustic designs and leather accents alike. Pull this thread for horse designs or cinnamon motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2254 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2254 is Cinnabar — a medium brown thread (hex #9A6C55, RGB 154, 108, 85). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2254?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2254 (Cinnabar) is DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 75%) and DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 67%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2254?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2254 are 1126 Coleus (obsolete) (ΔE 3.62), 1267 Kris' Bon Bons (ΔE 4.65), and 1332 Red Pear (ΔE 5.02). These are useful substitutes when 2254 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2254 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2254 (Cinnabar) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2254.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2254 (Cinnabar) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2254 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.