2279 — Sweetheart Rose
Reds family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2279? It's Sweetheart Rose, a light red shade (#DB9BA0 / RGB 219, 155, 160). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2279
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 2279
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2279
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2279 (Sweetheart Rose) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1138 (Sophie's Pink) is so near (ΔE 0.86), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2279
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2279, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2279 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2279
Weeks Dye Works 2279 (Sweetheart Rose) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a soft and gentle look that suits valentines, poppies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2279 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2279 (Sweetheart Rose) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #DB9BA0 and RGB 219, 155, 160. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2279?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2279 (Sweetheart Rose) is DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 761 (Salmon light, 76%) and DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 75%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2279?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2279 are 1138 Sophie's Pink (ΔE 0.86), 2280 Emma's Pink (ΔE 4.75), and 1139 Chablis (ΔE 5.61). These are useful substitutes when 2279 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2279?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2279 (Sweetheart Rose) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2279.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2279 (Sweetheart Rose) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2279 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.