2284 — Madison Rose
Reds family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2284 (Madison Rose), a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex #B47077 and RGB 180, 112, 119. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2284
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 2284
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2284
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2284 (Madison Rose) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2284
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2284, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 2284 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2284
Known as Madison Rose, Weeks Dye Works 2284 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The easygoing and clear mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ladybug designs and barn scenes. Expect to see it used in tomato patterns and roses across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2284 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2284 is Madison Rose — a medium-light red thread (hex #B47077, RGB 180, 112, 119). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2284?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2284 (Madison Rose) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 69%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 66%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2284?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2284 are 2282 Charlotte's Pink (ΔE 3.49), 4109 Love (ΔE 5.54), and 2272 Busy Lizzie (ΔE 5.99). These are useful substitutes when 2284 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2284 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2284 (Madison Rose) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2284.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2284 (Madison Rose) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2284 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.