Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2110 — Jay Bird

Blues family#91A6AD

Weeks Dye Works 2110 (Jay Bird) is a medium-light, subdued blue shade with hex code #91A6AD and RGB values 145, 166, 173. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#91A6AD
RGB
145, 166, 173
HSL
195°, 15%, 62%
Lab
66.8, -5.8, -6.1
Lightness
62%
Light
Saturation
15%
Neutral
Hue
195°
Family
Blues

About Weeks Dye Works 2110

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2110

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 2110Jay Bird

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2110

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2110

On white fabric
2.5:1
On dark fabric
8.3:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
silver

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2110 (Jay Bird) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 1181 (Cape Cod) is so near (ΔE 2), 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 2110

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2110, 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 Works2110 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2110

Weeks Dye Works 2110 (Jay Bird) is a medium-light, subdued shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a balanced and quiet presence to projects featuring winter scenes or forget-me-nots. Look for it in charts that feature bluebird motifs or whale designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2110 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2110 (Jay Bird) is a medium-light shade in the blues family with hex #91A6AD and RGB 145, 166, 173. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2110?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2110 (Jay Bird) is DMC 3752 (Antique Blue very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 927 (Grey Green light, 69%) and DMC 168 (Pewter very light, 67%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2110?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2110 are 1181 Cape Cod (ΔE 2), 1155 Blue Heron (ΔE 4), and 2121 Bermuda (ΔE 5.87). These are useful substitutes when 2110 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2110?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2110 (Jay Bird) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2110.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2110 (Jay Bird) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2110 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.