Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2107a — Blue Suede

Blues family

Weeks Dye Works 2107a (Blue Suede) is a medium, muted blue shade with hex code #647694 and RGB values 100, 118, 148. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#647694
RGB
100, 118, 148
HSL
218°, 19%, 49%
Lab
49.3, 0.9, -18.4
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
19%
Neutral
Hue
218°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2107a

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

Weeks Dye Works 2107a Blue Suede

Sullivans

Grey Blue Medium 45475 78% Approx
Cornflower Blue Medium 45204 69% Approx
Baby Blue Medium 45067 67% Approx
Antique Blue Medium 45274 66% Approx
Delft Blue Medium 45209 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Blueberry Tart 033 79% Approx
Deep Blue Sea 065 70% Approx
Tyler Boy Blue 111 64% Fair
Cool Azul 079 58% Fair
Vintage Violet 045 57% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2107a

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2107a

On white fabric
4.6:1
On dark fabric
4.6:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2107a (Blue Suede) 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 2107a

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2107a, 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 2107a in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2107a

Meet Weeks Dye Works 2107a, Blue Suede — a muted, medium thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its restrained and earthy presence shines in skies and water alike. Pull this thread for denim textures or cool-toned backgrounds when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2107a — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2107a is Blue Suede — a medium blue thread (hex #647694, RGB 100, 118, 148). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2107a?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2107a (Blue Suede) is DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium, 70%) and DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium, 69%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2107a?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2107a are 6550 Bluecoat Blue (ΔE 4.16), 2342 Dutch Iris (ΔE 7.19), and 2111 Sky (ΔE 7.35). These are useful substitutes when 2107a is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2107a good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2107a (Blue Suede) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2107a.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2107a (Blue Suede) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2107a 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.