2102 — Fathom
Blues family#141F31
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2102 (Fathom), a dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #141F31 and RGB 20, 31, 49. 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 2102
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2102
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 2102
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2102
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Weeks Dye Works 2102 (Fathom) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2102 (Fathom) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2102
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2102, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works2102 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2102
A dark, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, Weeks Dye Works 2102 carries the name Fathom with sky blue tones. The dark and rich character of this shade lends itself well to porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for skies and water in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2102?
Weeks Dye Works 2102 is called Fathom. It's a dark blue shade (hex #141F31, RGB 20, 31, 49) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2102?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2102 (Fathom) is DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 74%) and DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 63%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2102?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2102 are 1309 Michael's Navy (ΔE 8.07), 3900 Kohl (ΔE 9.1), and 3910 Mascara (ΔE 10.06). These are useful substitutes when 2102 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2102?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2102 (Fathom) for charts featuring winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Weeks Dye Works 2102 (Fathom) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 2102 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.