Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2258 — Aztec Red

Reds family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 2258 (Aztec Red), a medium, moderately saturated red shade with hex #A23D36 and RGB 162, 61, 54. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#A23D36
RGB
162, 61, 54
HSL
4°, 50%, 42%
Lab
40.1, 41.4, 26.2
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
50%
Muted
Hue
4°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2258

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2258 Aztec Red

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Medium 45079 86% Good
Terra Cotta 45427 81% Good
Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 73% Approx
Copper Medium 45266 70% Approx
Golden Brown 45423 70% Approx

Crescent Colours

Used Brick 090 84% Good
Chili Pepper 167 82% Good
Calico Kitty 096 80% Good
Cherry Tomato 034 79% Approx
Red Currant 182 78% Approx

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2258

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Weeks Dye Works 2258 Aztec Red
Bluecoat Red Weeks Dye Works 6850 Very close ΔE 4.63 Ladybug (obsolete) Weeks Dye Works 2267 Very close ΔE 4.98 Cardinal Weeks Dye Works 2240a Noticeable ΔE 6.02 Candy Apple Weeks Dye Works 2268a Noticeable ΔE 6.3 Turkish Red Weeks Dye Works 2266 Noticeable ΔE 6.33 Carolina Cecil Weeks Dye Works 2239a Noticeable ΔE 6.6 Liberty Weeks Dye Works 2269 Noticeable ΔE 6.72 Cinnamon Twist Weeks Dye Works 1228a Noticeable ΔE 7.29

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2258

On white fabric
6.4:1
On dark fabric
3.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

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 notes

Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2258 (Aztec Red) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2258

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2258, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2258
2135 Turquoise
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2258
4103 Harvest 4145 Azaleas
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2258
2139 Sea Glass 4127 Mermaid
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2258
2259 Cayenne 2246 Sunset 1139 Chablis

Reds Family

Weeks Dye Works 2258 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

2258 Aztec Red 2258 2263 Begonia 2263 1332 Red Pear 1332 2274 Romance 2274 2269 Liberty 2269 2235 Blaze 2235 2268 Fire 2268 4115 Mother's Day 4115 2265 Strawberry Fields 2265 4107 Confetti 4107 2267 Ladybug (obsolete) 2267

About Weeks Dye Works 2258

A medium, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 2258 carries the name Aztec Red with true red tones. The balanced and warm character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Weeks Dye Works 2258?

Weeks Dye Works 2258 is called Aztec Red. It's a medium red shade (hex #A23D36, RGB 162, 61, 54) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2258?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2258 (Aztec Red) is DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 74%) and DMC 22 (Alizarin, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2258?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2258 are 6850 Bluecoat Red (ΔE 4.63), 2267 Ladybug (obsolete) (ΔE 4.98), and 2240a Cardinal (ΔE 6.02). These are useful substitutes when 2258 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2258?

Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2258 (Aztec Red) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2258 (Aztec Red) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2258 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.

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