Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2129 — Robin's Egg

Teals family#9CD2E2

Weeks Dye Works 2129 — Robin's Egg — has hex #9CD2E2 and RGB 156, 210, 226. This light, vivid teal thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#9CD2E2
RGB
156, 210, 226
HSL
194°, 55%, 75%
Lab
81.1, -13.6, -13.5
Lightness
75%
Light
Saturation
55%
Rich
Hue
194°
Family
Teals

About Weeks Dye Works 2129

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2129

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

Weeks Dye Works 2129Robin's Egg

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2129

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2129

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
12.7:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
sky blue

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2129 (Robin's Egg) 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 2129

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2129, 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 Works2129 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2129

Weeks Dye Works 2129 (Robin's Egg) is a light, vivid shade in the teals family. It has a soft and lively feel that suits tidepool patterns and water and sky particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tropical motifs or cool accents for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2129 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2129 (Robin's Egg) is a light shade in the teals family with hex #9CD2E2 and RGB 156, 210, 226. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2129?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2129 (Robin's Egg) is DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 79%) and DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light, 78%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2129?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2129 are 2133 Island Breeze (ΔE 8.1), 2109 Morris Blue (ΔE 10.02), and 2131 Aqua (ΔE 10.22). These are useful substitutes when 2129 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2129?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2129 (Robin's Egg) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2129.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2129 (Robin's Egg) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2129 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.