Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2111 — Sky

Blues family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2111? It's Sky, a medium-light blue shade (#7B88A3 / RGB 123, 136, 163). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#7B88A3
RGB
123, 136, 163
HSL
220°, 18%, 56%
Lab
56.5, 1.5, -15.9
Lightness
56%
Medium
Saturation
18%
Neutral
Hue
220°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2111

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

Weeks Dye Works 2111 Sky

Sullivans

Antique Blue Light 45275 73% Approx
Steel Grey Light 45059 69% Approx
Blue Violet Medium Light 45471 65% Approx
Cornflower Blue Light 45205 65% Approx
Grey Blue Medium 45475 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Betty Bluebell 048 72% Approx
Blueberry Tart 033 61% Fair
Cool Azul 079 60% Fair
Blue Beadboard 120 59% Fair
Tyler Boy Blue 111 53% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2111

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2111

On white fabric
3.6:1
On dark fabric
5.9:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

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

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2111 (Sky) 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 2111

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2111, 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 2111 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2111

Meet Weeks Dye Works 2111, Sky — a muted, medium-light thread in the blues family with true blue tones. The shade reads as restrained and versatile — a go-to choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around whale designs and sapphire accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2111 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2111 is Sky — a medium-light blue thread (hex #7B88A3, RGB 123, 136, 163). It shows up most in water and denim textures.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2111?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2111 (Sky) is DMC 318 (Steel Grey light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue light, 71%) and DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 69%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2111?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2111 are 6550 Bluecoat Blue (ΔE 3.48), 2107a Blue Suede (ΔE 7.35), and 2113 Union Blue (ΔE 7.44). These are useful substitutes when 2111 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2111 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2111 (Sky) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2111.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2111 (Sky) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2111 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.