2272 — Busy Lizzie
Pinks family#D4819B
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2272 (Busy Lizzie), a medium-light, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #D4819B and RGB 212, 129, 155. 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 2272
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2272
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 2272
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2272
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2272 (Busy Lizzie) 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 2272
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2272, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works2272 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2272
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, Weeks Dye Works 2272 carries the name Busy Lizzie with rose pink tones. The steady and approachable character of this shade lends itself well to cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. Stitchers frequently choose it for florals and skin tones in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2272?
Weeks Dye Works 2272 is called Busy Lizzie. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #D4819B, RGB 212, 129, 155) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2272?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2272 (Busy Lizzie) is DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light, 78%) and DMC 3688 (Mauve medium, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2272?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2272 are 2276 Camellia (ΔE 4.65), 2271 Peony (ΔE 5.31), and 2284 Madison Rose (ΔE 6.82). These are useful substitutes when 2272 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2272?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2272 (Busy Lizzie) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2272 (Busy Lizzie) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2272 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.