2268 — Fire
Reds family#F2080E
Weeks Dye Works 2268 — Fire — has hex #F2080E and RGB 242, 8, 14. This medium, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 2268
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2268
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 2268
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2268
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works 2268 (Fire) 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 2268 (Fire) 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 2245 (Grapefruit), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.97). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2268
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2268, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2268 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2268
Fire (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2268) is a medium, highly saturated shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a confident and warm feel that suits cardinal birds and apple motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ladybug designs or barn scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2268?
Weeks Dye Works 2268 is called Fire. It's a medium red shade (hex #F2080E, RGB 242, 8, 14) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2268?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2268 (Fire) is DMC 606 (Burnt Orange-Red) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 946 (Burnt Orange medium, 76%) and DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2268?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2268 are 2245 Grapefruit (ΔE 1.97), 2235 Blaze (ΔE 4.07), and 2244 Grenadine (ΔE 5.26). These are useful substitutes when 2268 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2268?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2268 (Fire) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. 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 2268 (Fire) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2268 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.