2260 — Sun Dried
Reds family#A60314
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2260 (Sun Dried), a medium-dark, highly saturated red shade with hex #A60314 and RGB 166, 3, 20. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 2260
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2260
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 2260
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2260
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 2260 (Sun Dried) 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 2260 (Sun Dried) 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 2240 (Red Rocks) is so near (ΔE 1.5), 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 2260
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2260, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2260 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2260
Weeks Dye Works 2260 (Sun Dried) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The deep and vivid mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2260 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2260 (Sun Dried) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #A60314 and RGB 166, 3, 20. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2260?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2260 (Sun Dried) is DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 77%) and DMC 919 (Red Copper, 76%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2260?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2260 are 2240 Red Rocks (ΔE 1.5), 2259 Cayenne (ΔE 2.47), and 2266a Louisiana Hot Sauce (ΔE 2.48). These are useful substitutes when 2260 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2260?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2260 (Sun Dried) 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 2260.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2260 (Sun Dried) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2260 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.