Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2101 — Miami (obsolete)

Grays family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2101? This medium-dark, subdued gray shade (Miami (obsolete)) is hex #655F6A, RGB 101, 95, 106. 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
#655F6A
RGB
101, 95, 106
HSL
273°, 5%, 39%
Lab
41.2, 4.7, -5.4
Lightness
39%
Dark
Saturation
5%
Neutral
Hue
273°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2101

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2101 Miami (obsolete)

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
6.2:1
On dark fabric
3.4:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
plum

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

Hand-dyed notes

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

Grays Family

Weeks Dye Works 2101 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2101

Known as Miami (obsolete), Weeks Dye Works 2101 is a medium-dark, subdued shade sitting in the grays family. With a somber and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in storm cloud accents and slate textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring rabbit fur and shading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2101 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2101 is Miami (obsolete) — a medium-dark gray thread (hex #655F6A, RGB 101, 95, 106). It shows up most in castle walls and elephant motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2101?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2101 (Miami (obsolete)) is DMC 04 (Dark Tin) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 63%) and DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark, 62%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2101?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2101 are 1291 Basil (ΔE 3.65), 2108 Battleship (ΔE 7.11), and 4139 Bethlehem (ΔE 7.25). 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 (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, industrial designs. 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 (obsolete)) 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.