2263 — Begonia
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 2263 — Begonia — has hex #AD4853 and RGB 173, 72, 83. This medium, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2263
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 2263
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2263
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 2263 (Begonia) 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 2274 (Romance) is so near (ΔE 2.88), 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 2263
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2263, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2263 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2263
Weeks Dye Works 2263 is the floss known as Begonia: a moderately saturated, medium member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is rich and warm, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2263 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2263 (Begonia) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #AD4853 and RGB 173, 72, 83. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2263?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2263 (Begonia) is DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3328 (Salmon dark, 76%) and DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 75%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2263?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2263 are 2274 Romance (ΔE 2.88), 6850 Bluecoat Red (ΔE 5.41), and 2276 Camellia (ΔE 5.75). These are useful substitutes when 2263 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2263?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2263 (Begonia) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2263.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2263 (Begonia) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2263 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.