2291 — Sugar Plum (obsolete
Pinks family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2291 (Sugar Plum (obsolete), a medium-light, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #C195C9 and RGB 193, 149, 201. 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 2291
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 2291
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2291
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 2291 (Sugar Plum (obsolete) 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 2291
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2291, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 2291 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2291
Known as Sugar Plum (obsolete, Weeks Dye Works 2291 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The easygoing and clear mood of this color makes it a natural fit for blush accents and cherry blossoms. Expect to see it used in ballet themes and baby projects across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2291 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2291 is Sugar Plum (obsolete — a medium-light pink thread (hex #C195C9, RGB 193, 149, 201). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2291?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2291 (Sugar Plum (obsolete) is DMC 210 (Lavender medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 554 (Violet light, 84%) and DMC 153 (Violet very light, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2291?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2291 are 2334 Lilac (ΔE 4.76), 2301 Lavender (obsolete) (ΔE 7.37), and 1156 Grape Ice (ΔE 10.39). These are useful substitutes when 2291 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2291 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2291 (Sugar Plum (obsolete) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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 2291.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2291 (Sugar Plum (obsolete) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2291 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.