2116 — Blue Fescue
Teals family#8AB0B2
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2116? It's Blue Fescue, a medium-light teal shade (#8AB0B2 / RGB 138, 176, 178). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2116
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2116
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 2116
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2116
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2116 (Blue Fescue) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 2121 (Bermuda) is so near (ΔE 1.24), 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 2116
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2116, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works2116 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2116
Weeks Dye Works 2116 (Blue Fescue) is a medium-light, muted shade in the teals family. Expect a balanced and quiet look that suits tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tropical motifs or cool accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2116 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2116 (Blue Fescue) is a medium-light shade in the teals family with hex #8AB0B2 and RGB 138, 176, 178. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2116?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2116 (Blue Fescue) is DMC 598 (Turquoise light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 71%) and DMC 3813 (Blue Green light, 62%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2116?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2116 are 2121 Bermuda (ΔE 1.24), 2161 Julep (ΔE 4.07), and 2120 Capri (ΔE 4.95). These are useful substitutes when 2116 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2116?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2116 (Blue Fescue) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2116.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2116 (Blue Fescue) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2116 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.