2275 — Crepe Myrtle
Pinks family#F298A7
Weeks Dye Works 2275 — Crepe Myrtle — has hex #F298A7 and RGB 242, 152, 167. This light, vivid pink 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 2275
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2275
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 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.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works2275 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2275
Crepe Myrtle (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2275) is a light, vivid shade from the pinks family. It has a fresh and easy feel that suits skin tones and romantic motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with blush accents or cherry blossoms 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 pink shade (hex #F298A7, RGB 242, 152, 167) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, 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 3326 (Rose light (776)) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light, 86%) and DMC 761 (Salmon light, 81%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2275?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2275 are 2280 Emma's Pink (ΔE 3.79), 2247 Flamingo (ΔE 4.22), and 2276 Camellia (ΔE 5.14). 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 flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. 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.