2278 — Hibiscus
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 2278 (Hibiscus) is a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #CC827A and RGB values 204, 130, 122. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2278
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 2278
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2278
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 2278 (Hibiscus) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 2285 (Pink Sand), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.37). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2278
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2278, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2278 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2278
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 2278 carries the name Hibiscus with true red tones. Its steady and approachable presence shines in berries and valentines alike. Pull this thread for poppies or cardinal birds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2278?
Weeks Dye Works 2278 is called Hibiscus. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #CC827A, RGB 204, 130, 122) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2278?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2278 (Hibiscus) is DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 79%) and DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2278?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2278 are 2285 Pink Sand (ΔE 2.37), 2247 Flamingo (obsolete) (ΔE 3.77), and 2251 Mexicali (obsolete) (ΔE 4.64). These are useful substitutes when 2278 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2278?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2278 (Hibiscus) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday 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 2278 (Hibiscus) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2278 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.