2285 — Pink Sand
Reds family#C28C83
Weeks Dye Works 2285 (Pink Sand) is a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #C28C83 and RGB values 194, 140, 131. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2285
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2285
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 2285
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2285
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 2285 (Pink Sand) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2285
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2285, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2285 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2285
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 2285 carries the name Pink Sand with red-orange tones. Its steady and approachable presence shines in barn scenes and tomato patterns alike. Pull this thread for roses or hearts when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2285?
Weeks Dye Works 2285 is called Pink Sand. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #C28C83, RGB 194, 140, 131) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2285?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2285 (Pink Sand) is DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 69%) and DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2285?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2285 are 2251 Mexicali (ΔE 5.23), 2254 Cinnabar (ΔE 5.31), and 4151 Peach Cobbler (ΔE 5.67). These are useful substitutes when 2285 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2285?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2285 (Pink Sand) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. 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 2285 (Pink Sand) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2285 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.