Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2104 — Deep Sea

Blues family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2104? It's Deep Sea, a medium-dark blue shade (#273759 / RGB 39, 55, 89). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#273759
RGB
39, 55, 89
HSL
221°, 39%, 25%
Lab
23.3, 4.7, -22.5
Lightness
25%
Dark
Saturation
39%
Muted
Hue
221°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2104

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

Weeks Dye Works 2104 Deep Sea

Sullivans

Navy Blue Light 45055 82% Good
Navy Blue Medium 45054 79% Approx
Wedgewood Dark 45440 75% Approx
Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark 45494 72% Approx
Blue Very Dark 45225 72% Approx

Crescent Colours

Granny Annie 083 65% Approx
Tartan Plaid 073 52% Fair
Wavy Navy 075 51% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 49% Fair
Purple Aster 070 48% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2104

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2104

On white fabric
11.8:1
On dark fabric
1.8:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
navy

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

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2104 (Deep Sea) 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 2104

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2104, 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 2104 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2104

Meet Weeks Dye Works 2104, Deep Sea — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the blues family with true blue tones. The shade reads as rich and grounded — a go-to choice for skies and water. It also turns up in patterns built around denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2104 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2104 is Deep Sea — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #273759, RGB 39, 55, 89). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2104?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2104 (Deep Sea) is DMC 803 (Baby Blue ultra very dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 88%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 81%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2104?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2104 are 1306 Navy (ΔE 3.83), 2102 Fathom (ΔE 5.34), and 1307 Americana (ΔE 6.45). These are useful substitutes when 2104 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2104 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2104 (Deep Sea) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. 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 2104.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2104 (Deep Sea) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2104 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.