Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2121 — Bermuda

Teals family#87ACAF

Below: Weeks Dye Works 2121 (Bermuda), a medium-light, muted teal shade with hex #87ACAF and RGB 135, 172, 175. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#87ACAF
RGB
135, 172, 175
HSL
184°, 20%, 61%
Lab
67.8, -11.8, -5.7
Lightness
61%
Light
Saturation
20%
Neutral
Hue
184°
Family
Teals

About Weeks Dye Works 2121

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2121

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

Weeks Dye Works 2121Bermuda

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2121

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2121

On white fabric
2.5:1
On dark fabric
8.6:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
silver

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

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2121 (Bermuda) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Weeks Dye Works 2121 (Bermuda) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2116 (Blue Fescue) (ΔE 1.24) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2121

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2121, 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 Works2121 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2121

Known as Bermuda, Weeks Dye Works 2121 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the teals family. The restrained and versatile mood of this color makes it a natural fit for nature themes and ocean waves. Expect to see it used in peacock feathers and coastal scenes across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2121 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2121 is Bermuda — a medium-light teal thread (hex #87ACAF, RGB 135, 172, 175). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2121?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2121 (Bermuda) is DMC 598 (Turquoise light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 65%) and DMC 927 (Grey Green light, 63%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2121?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2121 are 2116 Blue Fescue (ΔE 1.24), 2161 Julep (ΔE 3.24), and 2120 Capri (ΔE 5.03). These are useful substitutes when 2121 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2121 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2121 (Bermuda) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2121.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2121 (Bermuda) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2121 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.