2108 — Battleship
Grays family#686C7C
Weeks Dye Works 2108 (Battleship) is a medium, subdued gray shade with hex code #686C7C and RGB values 104, 108, 124. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2108
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2108
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 2108
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2108
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2108 (Battleship) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2108
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2108, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works2108 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2108
A medium, subdued entry in the grays family, Weeks Dye Works 2108 carries the name Battleship. Its steady and quiet presence shines in castle walls and elephant motifs alike. Pull this thread for cobblestone paths or industrial designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2108?
Weeks Dye Works 2108 is called Battleship. It's a medium gray shade (hex #686C7C, RGB 104, 108, 124) in the grays family, commonly used for rabbit fur, shading, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2108?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2108 (Battleship) is DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium, 63%) and DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 56%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2108?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2108 are 2108a Shepard's Blue (ΔE 5.89), 1295 Blackboard (ΔE 8.46), and 2107 Blue Jeans (ΔE 10.33). These are useful substitutes when 2108 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2108?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2108 (Battleship) for charts featuring rabbit fur, shading, outlines, urban scenes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2108 (Battleship) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2108 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.