2275 — Crepe Myrtle
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 2275 — Crepe Myrtle — has hex #F2A0B4 and RGB 242, 160, 180. This light, vivid 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2275
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2275
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2275
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 2275 (Crepe Myrtle) 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 2275 (Crepe Myrtle) 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 2275
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2275, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2275 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2275
Crepe Myrtle (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2275) is a light, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a fresh and easy feel that suits hearts and holiday designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with bold accents or berries for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2275?
Weeks Dye Works 2275 is called Crepe Myrtle. It's a light red shade (hex #F2A0B4, RGB 242, 160, 180) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2275?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2275 (Crepe Myrtle) is DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 84%) and DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light, 84%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2275?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2275 are 2279 Sweetheart Rose (ΔE 6.08), 1138 Sophie's Pink (ΔE 6.84), and 2280 Emma's Pink (ΔE 7.73). These are useful substitutes when 2275 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2275?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2275 (Crepe Myrtle) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The 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 2275 (Crepe Myrtle) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2275 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.