2258 — Aztec Red
Reds family#E03355
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2258 (Aztec Red), a medium, vivid red shade with hex #E03355 and RGB 224, 51, 85. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2258
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2258
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 2258
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2258
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works 2258 (Aztec Red) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
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.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2258 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2258
A medium, vivid entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 2258 carries the name Aztec Red with warm crimson tones. The confident 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 #E03355, RGB 224, 51, 85) 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 335 (Rose) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 75%) and DMC 892 (Carnation medium, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2258?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2258 are 2262 Watermelon Punch (ΔE 3.93), 6850 Bluecoat Red (ΔE 4.54), and 2265 Strawberry Fields (ΔE 5.86). 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.