Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2267 — Ladybug (obsolete)

Reds family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2267? It's Ladybug (obsolete), a medium red shade (#B12331 / RGB 177, 35, 49). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#B12331
RGB
177, 35, 49
HSL
354°, 67%, 42%
Lab
39.2, 55.9, 28.8
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
67%
Rich
Hue
354°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2267

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

Weeks Dye Works 2267 Ladybug (obsolete)

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2267

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2267

On white fabric
6.7:1
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

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2267 (Ladybug (obsolete)) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2267

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2267, 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 2267 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2267

Meet Weeks Dye Works 2267, Ladybug (obsolete) — a vivid, medium thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as vibrant and steady — a go-to choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It also turns up in patterns built around apple motifs and ladybug designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2267 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2267 is Ladybug (obsolete) — a medium red thread (hex #B12331, RGB 177, 35, 49). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2267?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2267 (Ladybug (obsolete)) is DMC 347 (Salmon very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 84%) and DMC 349 (Coral dark, 83%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2267?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2267 are 2240a Cardinal (ΔE 3.51), 2268a Candy Apple (ΔE 3.85), and 2269 Liberty (ΔE 4.45). These are useful substitutes when 2267 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2267 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2267 (Ladybug (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2267.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2267 (Ladybug (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2267 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.