Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2113 — Union Blue

Blues family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2113? This medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade (Union Blue) is hex #6F92BE, RGB 111, 146, 190. 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.

Hex
#6F92BE
RGB
111, 146, 190
HSL
213°, 38%, 59%
Lab
59.6, -0.6, -26.7
Lightness
59%
Medium
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
213°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2113

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

Weeks Dye Works 2113 Union Blue

Sullivans

Cornflower Blue Light 45205 94% Good
Blue Light 45215 87% Good
Delft Blue 45214 83% Good
Antique Blue Light 45275 73% Approx
Blue Violet Medium Light 45471 71% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cool Azul 079 70% Approx
Betty Bluebell 048 57% Fair
Tyler Boy Blue 111 54% Fair
Really Teally 104 46% Fair
Blueberry Tart 033 44% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2113

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2113

On white fabric
3.2:1
On dark fabric
6.5:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
turquoise

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 2113 (Union Blue) 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 2113

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2113, 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 2113 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2113

Weeks Dye Works 2113 is the floss known as Union Blue: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and versatile, perfect for whale designs and sapphire accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2113 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2113 (Union Blue) is a medium-light shade in the blues family with hex #6F92BE and RGB 111, 146, 190. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2113?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2113 (Union Blue) is DMC 3755 (Baby Blue) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue light, 83%) and DMC 807 (Peacock Blue dark, 77%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2113?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2113 are 2111 Sky (ΔE 7.44), 6550 Bluecoat Blue (ΔE 8.43), and 2107 Blue Jeans (ΔE 9.22). These are useful substitutes when 2113 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2113?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2113 (Union Blue) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2113.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2113 (Union Blue) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2113 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.