2259 — Cayenne
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 2259 (Cayenne) is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #771E1F and RGB values 119, 30, 31. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2259
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 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.
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.
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 Works 2259 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2259
Weeks Dye Works 2259 (Cayenne) is a medium-dark, vivid 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 #771E1F and RGB 119, 30, 31. 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 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 79%) and DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 77%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2259?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2259 are 1334 Merlot (ΔE 4.34), 2239a Carolina Cecil (ΔE 4.87), and 1333 Lancaster Red (ΔE 5.26). 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.