2293 — Dahlia
Purples family#BE248D
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2293? It's Dahlia, a medium purple shade (#BE248D / RGB 190, 36, 141). 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 2293
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2293
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 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.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2293 (Dahlia) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
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.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2293 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2293
Weeks Dye Works 2293 (Dahlia) is a medium, vivid shade in the purples family. Expect a rich and lively look that suits wisteria, amethyst tones, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching iris blooms or eggplant designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2293 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2293 (Dahlia) is a medium shade in the purples family with hex #BE248D and RGB 190, 36, 141. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2293?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2293 (Dahlia) is DMC 3607 (Plum light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 718 (Plum, 67%) and DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 59%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2293?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2293 are 4109 Love (ΔE 4.87), 2335 Jealousy (ΔE 8.62), and 2311 Cyclamen (ΔE 11.88). 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 lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents. Its medium 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.