2293 — Dahlia
Pinks family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2293? It's Dahlia, a medium-light pink shade (#D052BE / RGB 208, 82, 190). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2293
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 2293
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2293
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 2293 (Dahlia) 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 2293
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2293, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 2293 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2293
Weeks Dye Works 2293 (Dahlia) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Expect a balanced and lively look that suits ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching peony petals or flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2293 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2293 (Dahlia) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #D052BE and RGB 208, 82, 190. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2293?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2293 (Dahlia) is DMC 209 (Lavender dark) with a 56% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3608 (Plum very light, 55%) and DMC 3607 (Plum light, 51%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2293?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2293 are 2316 Iris (ΔE 13.93), 1156 Grape Ice (ΔE 15.39), and 2020 Amethyst (ΔE 15.41). These are useful substitutes when 2293 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2293?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2293 (Dahlia) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2293.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2293 (Dahlia) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2293 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.