Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2103 — Pea Coat

Blues family

Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) is a dark, muted blue shade with hex code #2C293F and RGB values 44, 41, 63. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#2C293F
RGB
44, 41, 63
HSL
248°, 21%, 20%
Lab
17.8, 7.3, -13.5
Lightness
20%
Dark
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
248°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2103

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

Weeks Dye Works 2103 Pea Coat

Sullivans

Antique Blue Very Dark 45375 62% Fair
Navy Blue 45069 58% Fair
Navy Blue Medium 45054 54% Fair
Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark 45494 51% Fair
Navy Blue Dark 45224 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Purple Aster 070 86% Good
Wavy Navy 075 76% Approx
Tartan Plaid 073 58% Fair
Black Coffee 004 48% Fair
Blue Moon 005 33% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2103

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2103

On white fabric
14:1
On dark fabric
1.5:1
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

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) 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.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2103

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2103, 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 2103 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2103

Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) is a dark, muted shade in the blues family with deep blue tones. This thread brings a bold and brooding presence to projects featuring hydrangea blooms or skies. Look for it in charts that feature water or denim textures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2103 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #2C293F and RGB 44, 41, 63. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2103?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) is DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 73%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 66%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2103?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2103 are 1305 Merlin (ΔE 4.02), 1306 Navy (ΔE 5.31), and 3900 Kohl (ΔE 5.68). These are useful substitutes when 2103 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2103?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2103.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2103 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.