2126 — Madras
Blues family#B5B3C1
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras), a light, subdued blue shade with hex #B5B3C1 and RGB 181, 179, 193. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 2126
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2126
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 2126
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2126
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras) 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 2126
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2126, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works2126 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2126
Weeks Dye Works 2126 is the floss known as Madras: a subdued, light member of the blues family with deep blue tones. The soft and gentle character of this shade lends itself well to whale designs and sapphire accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2126 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras) is a light shade in the blues family with hex #B5B3C1 and RGB 181, 179, 193. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2126?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras) is DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender, 67%) and DMC 415 (Pearl Grey, 67%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2126?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2126 are 4149 Beach Comber (ΔE 4.4), 1152 King Mackerel (ΔE 4.89), and 1161 Hydrangea (ΔE 5.49). These are useful substitutes when 2126 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2126?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2126.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2126 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.