2106 — Santorini
Blues family#C4CED7
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2106? This light, muted blue shade (Santorini) is hex #C4CED7, RGB 196, 206, 215. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2106
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2106
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 2106
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2106
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2106 (Santorini) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 2109 (Morris Blue) is so near (ΔE 2.83), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2106
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2106, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works2106 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2106
Weeks Dye Works 2106 is the floss known as Santorini: a muted, light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as soft and gentle, perfect for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on nautical themes and winter scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2106 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2106 (Santorini) is a light shade in the blues family with hex #C4CED7 and RGB 196, 206, 215. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2106?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2106 (Santorini) is DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light, 76%) and DMC 01 (White Tin, 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2106?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2106 are 2109 Morris Blue (ΔE 2.83), 4125 Snowflake (ΔE 4.91), and 1083 Bashful (ΔE 5.07). These are useful substitutes when 2106 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2106?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2106 (Santorini) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2106.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2106 (Santorini) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2106 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.