Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2120 — Capri

Teals family#71B0B7

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2120? This medium-light, moderately saturated teal shade (Capri) is hex #71B0B7, RGB 113, 176, 183. 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
#71B0B7
RGB
113, 176, 183
HSL
186°, 33%, 58%
Lab
68.0, -18.4, -10.0
Lightness
58%
Medium
Saturation
33%
Muted
Hue
186°
Family
Teals

About Weeks Dye Works 2120

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2120

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 2120Capri

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2120

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2120

On white fabric
2.4:1
On dark fabric
8.6:1
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 2120 (Capri) 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 2120

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2120, 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 Works2120 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2120

Weeks Dye Works 2120 is the floss known as Capri: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and versatile, perfect for cool accents and nature themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on ocean waves and peacock feathers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2120 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2120 (Capri) is a medium-light shade in the teals family with hex #71B0B7 and RGB 113, 176, 183. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2120?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2120 (Capri) is DMC 598 (Turquoise light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 519 (Sky Blue, 65%) and DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 65%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2120?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2120 are 2116 Blue Fescue (ΔE 4.95), 2121 Bermuda (ΔE 5.03), and 2161 Julep (ΔE 7.01). These are useful substitutes when 2120 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2120?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2120 (Capri) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2120.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2120 (Capri) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2120 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.