2106 — Santorini (obsolete)
Light Grays family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2106? This light, subdued light gray shade (Santorini (obsolete)) is hex #C6C2C4, RGB 198, 194, 196. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2106
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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 (obsolete)) 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 2106
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2106, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 2106 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2106
Weeks Dye Works 2106 is the floss known as Santorini (obsolete): a subdued, light member of the light grays family. Stitchers describe its character as soft and gentle, perfect for winter themes and stone textures. It blends comfortably into projects centered on fog and mist and silver accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2106 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2106 (Santorini (obsolete)) is a light shade in the light grays family with hex #C6C2C4 and RGB 198, 194, 196. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring concrete textures and dusty surface highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2106?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2106 (Santorini (obsolete)) is DMC 01 (White Tin) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light, 81%) and DMC 27 (White Violet, 77%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2106?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2106 are 1083 Bashful (ΔE 6.08), 1176 Pewter (ΔE 6.72), and 4125 Snowflake (ΔE 7.1). 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 (obsolete)) when your project calls for concrete textures, dusty surface highlights, pewter motifs, subtle shading. 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 (obsolete)) 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.