Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2262 — Watermelon Punch

Reds family#EF1647

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2262? It's Watermelon Punch, a medium red shade (#EF1647 / RGB 239, 22, 71). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#EF1647
RGB
239, 22, 71
HSL
346°, 87%, 51%
Lab
51.1, 75.8, 32.9
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
87%
Vivid
Hue
346°
Family
Reds

About Weeks Dye Works 2262

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2262

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 2262Watermelon Punch

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2262

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2262

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
red

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Bold accents & focal points

Weeks Dye Works 2262 (Watermelon Punch) 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.

Hand-dyed notes

Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2262 (Watermelon Punch) 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 2262

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2262, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Weeks Dye Works2262 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2262

Watermelon Punch (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2262) is a medium, highly saturated shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a confident and warm look that suits hearts, holiday designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bold accents or berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Weeks Dye Works 2262?

Weeks Dye Works 2262 is called Watermelon Punch. It's a medium red shade (hex #EF1647, RGB 239, 22, 71) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2262?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2262 (Watermelon Punch) is DMC 891 (Carnation dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 83%) and DMC 892 (Carnation medium, 81%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2262?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2262 are 2258 Aztec Red (ΔE 3.93), 2269 Liberty (ΔE 7.27), and 6850 Bluecoat Red (ΔE 7.32). These are useful substitutes when 2262 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2262?

Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2262 (Watermelon Punch) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. 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 2262 (Watermelon Punch) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2262 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.