Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2118 — Blue Topaz

Teals family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2118? This medium, muted teal shade (Blue Topaz) is hex #659EAC, RGB 101, 158, 172. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#659EAC
RGB
101, 158, 172
HSL
192°, 30%, 54%
Lab
61.8, -14.9, -13.2
Lightness
54%
Medium
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
192°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2118

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

Weeks Dye Works 2118 Blue Topaz

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2118

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2118

On white fabric
3:1
On dark fabric
7:1
Temperature
soft 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

Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2118 (Blue Topaz) 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.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 2121 (Bermuda (obsolete)), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.67). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2118

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2118, 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

Teals Family

Weeks Dye Works 2118 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2118

Blue Topaz (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2118) is a medium, muted shade from the teals family. With a steady and quiet quality, this thread works beautifully in tropical motifs and cool accents. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring nature themes and ocean waves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Weeks Dye Works 2118?

Weeks Dye Works 2118 is called Blue Topaz. It's a medium teal shade (hex #659EAC, RGB 101, 158, 172) in the teals family, commonly used for turtle designs, mermaid motifs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2118?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2118 (Blue Topaz) is DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 597 (Turquoise, 75%) and DMC 519 (Sky Blue, 65%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2118?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2118 are 2121 Bermuda (obsolete) (ΔE 1.67), 2104a Winnie B Blue (ΔE 4.55), and 2120 Capri (ΔE 8.93). These are useful substitutes when 2118 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2118?

Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2118 (Blue Topaz) for charts featuring turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns. 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 2118 (Blue Topaz) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2118 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.