Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2120 — Capri

Teals family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2120? This medium-dark, vivid teal shade (Capri) is hex #1B8D9E, RGB 27, 141, 158. 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
#1B8D9E
RGB
27, 141, 158
HSL
188°, 71%, 36%
Lab
53.8, -23.8, -17.6
Lightness
36%
Dark
Saturation
71%
Rich
Hue
188°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2120

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

Weeks Dye Works 2120 Capri

Sullivans

Turquoise 45133 64% Fair
Peacock Blue Dark 45212 62% Fair
Peacock Blue 45213 58% Fair
Turquoise Dark 45407 57% Fair
Wedgewood Light 45115 46% Fair

Crescent Colours

Caribbean Waters 050 52% Fair
Tyler Boy Blue 111 39% Fair
Key Largo 107 30% Fair
Really Teally 104 26% Fair
Meadow Green 021 23% Fair

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
3.9:1
On dark fabric
5.4:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
teal

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2120 (Capri) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

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 Works 2120 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 vivid, medium-dark member of the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as deep and vivid, 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-dark shade in the teals family with hex #1B8D9E and RGB 27, 141, 158. 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 597 (Turquoise) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark, 65%) and DMC 3845 (Bright Turquoise medium, 63%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2120?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2120 are 2135 Turquoise (ΔE 3.73), 2112 Glacial Melt (ΔE 8.54), and 2121 Bermuda (obsolete) (ΔE 8.58). 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-dark 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.