2282 — Charlotte's Pink
Reds family#D19296
Weeks Dye Works 2282 — Charlotte's Pink — has hex #D19296 and RGB 209, 146, 150. This medium-light, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 2282
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2282
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2282
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2282
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 2282 (Charlotte's Pink) 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 2284 (Madison Rose), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.71). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2282
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2282, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2282 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2282
Charlotte's Pink (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2282) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a steady and approachable feel that suits cardinal birds and apple motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ladybug designs or barn scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2282?
Weeks Dye Works 2282 is called Charlotte's Pink. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #D19296, RGB 209, 146, 150) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2282?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2282 (Charlotte's Pink) is DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 83%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2282?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2282 are 2284 Madison Rose (ΔE 1.71), 2251 Mexicali (ΔE 4.31), and 2247 Flamingo (ΔE 5.28). These are useful substitutes when 2282 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2282?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2282 (Charlotte's Pink) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. 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 2282 (Charlotte's Pink) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2282 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.