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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2276
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 2276
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2276
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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.
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.