2286 — Thistle
Reds family#B29591
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2286? It's Thistle, a medium-light red shade (#B29591 / RGB 178, 149, 145). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2286
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2286
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 2286
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2286
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 2286 (Thistle) 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 2286
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2286, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works2286 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2286
Weeks Dye Works 2286 (Thistle) is a medium-light, muted shade in the reds family with true red tones. Expect a balanced and quiet look that suits tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2286 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2286 (Thistle) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #B29591 and RGB 178, 149, 145. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2286?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2286 (Thistle) is DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 453 (Shell Grey light, 60%) and DMC 06 (Medium Light Driftwood, 57%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2286?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2286 are 1147 Oyster (ΔE 3.59), 1153 Galvanized (ΔE 5.89), and 1136 Carnation (ΔE 6.03). These are useful substitutes when 2286 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2286?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2286 (Thistle) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2286.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2286 (Thistle) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2286 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.