2103 — Pea Coat
Teals family#16272C
Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) is a dark, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #16272C and RGB values 22, 39, 44. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2103
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2103
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 2103
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2103
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
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.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works2103 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2103
Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the teals family. This thread brings a bold and dramatic presence to projects featuring tidepool patterns or water and sky. Look for it in charts that feature tropical motifs or cool accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2103 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #16272C and RGB 22, 39, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2103?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) is DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) with a 62% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark, 57%) and DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark, 47%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2103?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2103 are 3950 Chesapeake (ΔE 3.46), 3940 Okefenokee (ΔE 6.51), and 1283 Mount. Mist (var) (ΔE 8.6). 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 coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2103.
Is Weeks Dye Works 2103 (Pea Coat) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 2103 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.