2296 — Sweet Pea
Purples family#80588F
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2296 (Sweet Pea), a medium, muted purple shade with hex #80588F and RGB 128, 88, 143. 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 2296
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2296
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 2296
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2296
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 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 4139 (Bethlehem) is so near (ΔE 2.82), 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.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2296 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2296
Weeks Dye Works 2296 is the floss known as Sweet Pea: a muted, medium member of the purples family with true purple tones. The warm and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to eggplant designs and plum themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for lilac patterns and galaxy motifs 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 purples family with hex #80588F and RGB 128, 88, 143. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2296?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2296 (Sweet Pea) is DMC 33 (Fuchsia) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 553 (Violet, 75%) and DMC 208 (Lavender very dark, 68%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2296?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2296 are 4139 Bethlehem (ΔE 2.82), 2311 Cyclamen (ΔE 5.99), and 2333 Peoria Purple (ΔE 7.55). 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 elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. 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.