2262 — Watermelon Punch
Reds family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2262? It's Watermelon Punch, a medium-light red shade (#E75F79 / RGB 231, 95, 121). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2262
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 2262
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2262
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
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.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2262 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-light, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a fresh and confident 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-light red shade (hex #E75F79, RGB 231, 95, 121) 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 899 (Rose medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 83%) and DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium, 83%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2262?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2262 are 2271 Peony (ΔE 7.44), 2275a Bubble Gum (ΔE 7.57), and 2272 Busy Lizzie (ΔE 7.77). 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-light 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.