2265 — Strawberry Fields
Pinks family#DC0C5C
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2265 (Strawberry Fields), a medium, highly saturated pink shade with hex #DC0C5C and RGB 220, 12, 92. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2265
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2265
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 2265
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2265
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works 2265 (Strawberry Fields) 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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 2263 (Begonia), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.08). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works2265 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2265
A medium, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, Weeks Dye Works 2265 carries the name Strawberry Fields with rose pink tones. The confident and warm character of this shade lends itself well to cherry blossoms and ballet themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for baby projects and peony petals 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 pink shade (hex #DC0C5C, RGB 220, 12, 92) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, 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 602 (Cranberry medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 601 (Cranberry dark, 79%) and DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2265?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2265 are 2263 Begonia (ΔE 2.08), 2274 Romance (ΔE 5.11), and 2258 Aztec Red (ΔE 5.86). 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 rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. 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.