2256 — Adobe
Reds family#B65B4C
Weeks Dye Works 2256 — Adobe — has hex #B65B4C and RGB 182, 91, 76. This medium, moderately saturated 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2256
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2256
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 2256
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2256
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 2256 (Adobe) 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 2256
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2256, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2256 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2256
Weeks Dye Works 2256 is the floss known as Adobe: a moderately saturated, medium member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is rich and warm, making it a popular choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for barn scenes or tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2256 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2256 (Adobe) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #B65B4C and RGB 182, 91, 76. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2256?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2256 (Adobe) is DMC 21 (Light Alizarin) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 79%) and DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 76%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2256?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2256 are 2239 Terra Cotta (ΔE 6.92), 2242 Cognac (ΔE 8.43), and 2241 Chrysanthemum (ΔE 9.39). These are useful substitutes when 2256 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2256?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2256 (Adobe) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2256.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2256 (Adobe) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2256 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.