Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2102 — Fathom

Blues family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 2102 (Fathom), a medium-dark, muted blue shade with hex #333C50 and RGB 51, 60, 80. 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.

Hex
#333C50
RGB
51, 60, 80
HSL
221°, 22%, 26%
Lab
25.3, 1.9, -13.3
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
22%
Neutral
Hue
221°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2102

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

Weeks Dye Works 2102 Fathom

Sullivans

Antique Blue Dark 45273 73% Approx
Pewter Grey 45058 64% Fair
Antique Blue Very Dark 45375 59% Fair
Navy Blue Medium 45054 59% Fair
Navy Blue Light 45055 56% Fair

Crescent Colours

Tartan Plaid 073 74% Approx
Nighty Nite 160 66% Approx
Wavy Navy 075 65% Approx
Blacksmith Blue 187 61% Fair
Purple Aster 070 56% Fair

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

On white fabric
11:1
On dark fabric
1.9:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

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 Works 2102 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2102

A medium-dark, muted entry in the blues family, Weeks Dye Works 2102 carries the name Fathom with true blue tones. The muted and intense 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 medium-dark blue shade (hex #333C50, RGB 51, 60, 80) 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 3750 (Antique Blue very dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 70%) and DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark, 70%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2102?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2102 are 1285 Twilight (ΔE 3.93), 1306 Navy (ΔE 5.16), and 2104 Deep Sea (ΔE 5.34). 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 medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2102 (Fathom) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2102 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.