2118 — Blue Topaz
Teals family#389EB0
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2118? This medium, vivid teal shade (Blue Topaz) is hex #389EB0, RGB 56, 158, 176. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2118
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2118
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 2118
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2118
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
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.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works2118 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, vivid shade from the teals family. With a confident and warm 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 #389EB0, RGB 56, 158, 176) 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 597 (Turquoise) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light, 77%) and DMC 3845 (Bright Turquoise medium, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2118?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2118 are 2112 Glacial Melt (ΔE 4.25), 2135 Turquoise (ΔE 6.17), and 2120 Capri (ΔE 8.01). 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.