2266 — Turkish Red
Reds family#BA0218
Weeks Dye Works 2266 (Turkish Red) is a medium-dark, highly saturated red shade with hex code #BA0218 and RGB values 186, 2, 24. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2266
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2266
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 2266
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2266
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2266 (Turkish Red) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2266 (Turkish Red) 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 2266a (Louisiana Hot Sauce) is so near (ΔE 1.91), 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 2266
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2266, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2266 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2266
Weeks Dye Works 2266 (Turkish Red) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring valentines or poppies. Look for it in charts that feature cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2266 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2266 (Turkish Red) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #BA0218 and RGB 186, 2, 24. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2266?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2266 (Turkish Red) is DMC 349 (Coral dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright, 82%) and DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark, 80%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2266?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2266 are 2266a Louisiana Hot Sauce (ΔE 1.91), 2240a Cardinal (ΔE 2.48), and 2240 Red Rocks (ΔE 2.84). These are useful substitutes when 2266 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2266?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2266 (Turkish Red) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2266.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2266 (Turkish Red) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2266 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.