Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2101 — Miami

Blues family#0A6095

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2101? This medium-dark, highly saturated blue shade (Miami) is hex #0A6095, RGB 10, 96, 149. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#0A6095
RGB
10, 96, 149
HSL
203°, 87%, 31%
Lab
38.9, -2.7, -35.4
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
87%
Vivid
Hue
203°
Family
Blues

About Weeks Dye Works 2101

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2101

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 2101Miami

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2101

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2101

On white fabric
6.7:1
On dark fabric
3.1:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
teal

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Weeks Dye Works 2101 (Miami) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2101 (Miami) 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 2101

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2101, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

Weeks Dye Works2101 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2101

Known as Miami, Weeks Dye Works 2101 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. With a intense and saturated quality, this thread works beautifully in sapphire accents and porcelain patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hydrangea blooms and skies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2101 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2101 is Miami — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #0A6095, RGB 10, 96, 149). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2101?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2101 (Miami) is DMC 517 (Wedgewood dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 826 (Blue medium, 77%) and DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806), 71%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2101?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2101 are 2339 Blue Bonnet (ΔE 3.71), 2149 Peacock (ΔE 6.23), and 2114 Santa Cruz (ΔE 7.53). These are useful substitutes when 2101 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2101 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2101 (Miami) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2101.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2101 (Miami) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2101 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.