Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2276 — Camellia

Reds family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2276? This medium, muted red shade (Camellia) is hex #A75D61, RGB 167, 93, 97. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#A75D61
RGB
167, 93, 97
HSL
357°, 30%, 51%
Lab
48.1, 30.6, 11.1
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
357°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2276

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

Weeks Dye Works 2276 Camellia

Sullivans

Clay Brown (3773) 45088 72% Approx
Desert Sand Medium 45387 72% Approx
Desert Sand 45334 65% Approx
Rosewood Light 45457 62% Fair
Shell Pink Light 45045 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Red Currant 182 65% Approx
Tennesee Red Clay 131 63% Fair
Clay Pot 078 60% Fair
Prickly Pear 025 57% Fair
Calico Kitty 096 57% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2276

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2276

On white fabric
4.8:1
On dark fabric
4.4:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
rose

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2276 (Camellia) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2276

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2276, 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 2276 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2276

Weeks Dye Works 2276 is the floss known as Camellia: a muted, medium member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as warm and grounded, perfect for holiday designs and bold accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on berries and valentines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2276 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2276 (Camellia) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #A75D61 and RGB 167, 93, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2276?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2276 (Camellia) is DMC 223 (Shell Pink light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium, 61%) and DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 61%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2276?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2276 are 2274 Romance (ΔE 5.24), 2261 Sedona (obsolete) (ΔE 5.32), and 2263 Begonia (ΔE 5.75). These are useful substitutes when 2276 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2276?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2276 (Camellia) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2276.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2276 (Camellia) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2276 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.