2259 — Cayenne
Reds family#9C0A19
Weeks Dye Works 2259 (Cayenne) is a medium-dark, highly saturated red shade with hex code #9C0A19 and RGB values 156, 10, 25. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2259
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2259
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 2259
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2259
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2259 (Cayenne) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2259 (Cayenne) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1333 (Lancaster Red) is so near (ΔE 2.41), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2259
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2259, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2259 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2259
Weeks Dye Works 2259 (Cayenne) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring tomato patterns or roses. Look for it in charts that feature hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2259 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2259 (Cayenne) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #9C0A19 and RGB 156, 10, 25. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2259?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2259 (Cayenne) is DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 919 (Red Copper, 81%) and DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 80%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2259?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2259 are 1333 Lancaster Red (ΔE 2.41), 2260 Sun Dried (ΔE 2.47), and 2240 Red Rocks (ΔE 3.84). These are useful substitutes when 2259 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2259?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2259 (Cayenne) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2259.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2259 (Cayenne) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2259 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.