2280 — Emma's Pink
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 2280 (Emma's Pink) is a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #CA94A1 and RGB values 202, 148, 161. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2280
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 2280
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2280
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 2280 (Emma's Pink) 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 2280
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2280, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2280 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2280
Weeks Dye Works 2280 (Emma's Pink) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a balanced and versatile presence to projects featuring valentines or poppies. Look for it in charts that feature cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2280 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2280 (Emma's Pink) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #CA94A1 and RGB 202, 148, 161. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2280?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2280 (Emma's Pink) is DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 82%) and DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light, 64%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2280?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2280 are 1138 Sophie's Pink (ΔE 4.42), 2279 Sweetheart Rose (ΔE 4.75), and 2301 Lavender (obsolete) (ΔE 5.8). These are useful substitutes when 2280 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2280?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2280 (Emma's Pink) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2280.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2280 (Emma's Pink) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2280 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.