Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2265 — Strawberry Fields

Reds family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 2265 (Strawberry Fields), a medium, vivid red shade with hex #A4334E and RGB 164, 51, 78. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#A4334E
RGB
164, 51, 78
HSL
346°, 53%, 42%
Lab
39.3, 48.2, 10.3
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
53%
Rich
Hue
346°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2265

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2265 Strawberry Fields

Sullivans

Shell Pink Light 45045 85% Good
Dusty Rose Ultra Dark 45346 77% Approx
Mauve 45356 77% Approx
Shell Pink Medium 45366 76% Approx
Antique Mauve Dark 45367 75% Approx

Crescent Colours

Prickly Pear 025 85% Good
Apple Fritter 091 68% Approx
Razzleberry 161 60% Fair
Cherry Tomato 034 60% Fair
Bandana 094 60% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2265

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2265

On white fabric
6.6:1
On dark fabric
3.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
crimson

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2265 (Strawberry Fields) 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 2265

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2265, 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 Works 2265 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2265

A medium, vivid entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 2265 carries the name Strawberry Fields with warm crimson tones. The confident and warm character of this shade lends itself well to berries and valentines. Stitchers frequently choose it for poppies and cardinal birds in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Weeks Dye Works 2265?

Weeks Dye Works 2265 is called Strawberry Fields. It's a medium red shade (hex #A4334E, RGB 164, 51, 78) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2265?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2265 (Strawberry Fields) is DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark, 77%) and DMC 309 (Rose deep, 76%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2265?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2265 are 2274 Romance (ΔE 5.59), 2263 Begonia (ΔE 5.91), and 4145 Azaleas (ΔE 5.95). These are useful substitutes when 2265 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2265?

Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2265 (Strawberry Fields) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. 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 2265 (Strawberry Fields) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2265 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.