Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2289 — Lavender Rose

Pinks family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 2289 (Lavender Rose), a light, muted pink shade with hex #D7C3DA and RGB 215, 195, 218. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#D7C3DA
RGB
215, 195, 218
HSL
292°, 24%, 81%
Lab
81.0, 11.1, -8.9
Lightness
81%
Very light
Saturation
24%
Neutral
Hue
292°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2289

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2289 Lavender Rose

Sullivans

Antique Violet Very Light 45372 72% Approx
Baby Pink 45220 59% Fair
Lavender Light 45043 59% Fair
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 55% Fair
Violet Very Light 45468 52% Fair

Crescent Colours

Spun Sugar 030 79% Approx
Bambino 076 76% Approx
Hydrangea 018 74% Approx
Sugar and Spice 040 48% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 41% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2289

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2289

On white fabric
1.7:1
On dark fabric
12.7:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
silver

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2289 (Lavender Rose) 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 2289

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2289, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Weeks Dye Works 2289 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2289

Weeks Dye Works 2289 is the floss known as Lavender Rose: a muted, light member of the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The soft and gentle character of this shade lends itself well to romantic motifs and blush accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for cherry blossoms and ballet themes in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2289 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2289 (Lavender Rose) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #D7C3DA and RGB 215, 195, 218. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2289?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2289 (Lavender Rose) is DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 65%) and DMC 211 (Lavender light, 62%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2289?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2289 are 4123 Celebration (ΔE 4.92), 1147 Oyster (ΔE 8.46), and 2248 Cherry Vanilla (obso (ΔE 10.6). These are useful substitutes when 2289 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2289?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2289 (Lavender Rose) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2289.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2289 (Lavender Rose) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2289 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.