2296 — Sweet Pea
Pinks family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2296 (Sweet Pea), a medium, subdued pink shade with hex #92757F and RGB 146, 117, 127. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2296
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 2296
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2296
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2296 (Sweet Pea) 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 2281 (Mauve (obsolete)) is so near (ΔE 2.93), 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 2296
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2296, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 2296 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2296
Weeks Dye Works 2296 is the floss known as Sweet Pea: a subdued, medium member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. The warm and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to flamingo designs and tulip blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2296 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2296 (Sweet Pea) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #92757F and RGB 146, 117, 127. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2296?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2296 (Sweet Pea) is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3861 (Cocoa light, 68%) and DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 55%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2296?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2296 are 2281 Mauve (obsolete) (ΔE 2.93), 4137 Santa Claus (obsolet (ΔE 4.92), and 2286 Thistle (ΔE 5.74). These are useful substitutes when 2296 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2296?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2296 (Sweet Pea) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2296.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2296 (Sweet Pea) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2296 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.