2126 — Madras (obsolete)
Greens family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras (obsolete)), a medium-light, muted green shade with hex #9CA481 and RGB 156, 164, 129. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2126
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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 (obsolete)) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 2186 (Iceburg (obsolete)) is so near (ΔE 1.68), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
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.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2126 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2126
Weeks Dye Works 2126 is the floss known as Madras (obsolete): a muted, medium-light member of the greens family with yellow-green tones. The balanced and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to shamrock designs and frog patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for moss textures and avocado themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2126 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras (obsolete)) is a medium-light shade in the greens family with hex #9CA481 and RGB 156, 164, 129. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2126?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras (obsolete)) is DMC 524 (Fern Green very light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 523 (Fern Green light, 79%) and DMC 3053 (Green Grey, 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2126?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2126 are 2186 Iceburg (obsolete) (ΔE 1.68), 1251 Hosta (obsolete) (ΔE 1.79), and 1191 Dried Sage (ΔE 2.15). 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 (obsolete)) when your project calls for landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. Its medium-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 (obsolete)) 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.