2289 — Lavender Rose
Pinks family#D0A2B8
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2289 (Lavender Rose), a light, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #D0A2B8 and RGB 208, 162, 184. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2289
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2289
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 2289
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2289
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 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 4137 (Santa Claus) is so near (ΔE 1.41), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
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.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works2289 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 moderately saturated, light member of the pinks family with rose pink 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 #D0A2B8 and RGB 208, 162, 184. 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 153 (Violet very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 69%) and DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 64%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2289?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2289 are 4137 Santa Claus (ΔE 1.41), 4147 Spumoni (ΔE 2.57), and 4123 Celebration (ΔE 2.99). 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.