Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2131 — Aqua

Teals family

Weeks Dye Works 2131 — Aqua — has hex #B0DFD9 and RGB 176, 223, 217. This light, moderately saturated teal thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#B0DFD9
RGB
176, 223, 217
HSL
172°, 42%, 78%
Lab
85.5, -16.4, -2.1
Lightness
78%
Light
Saturation
42%
Muted
Hue
172°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2131

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

Weeks Dye Works 2131 Aqua

Sullivans

Turquoise Very Light 45408 79% Approx
Sky Blue Very Light 45188 71% Approx
Sea Green Light 45298 69% Approx
Blue Ultra Very Light 45229 64% Fair
Blue Green Very Light 45113 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Snips and Snails 087 44% Fair
Key Largo 107 28% Fair
Snowball 186 27% Fair
Petite Maison 127 26% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 24% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2131

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2131

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
14.4:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
silver

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

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2131 (Aqua) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2131

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2131, 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 2131 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2131

Meet Weeks Dye Works 2131, Aqua — a moderately saturated, light thread in the teals family. Its tone is gentle and approachable, making it a popular choice for water and sky and tropical motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cool accents or nature themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2131 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2131 is Aqua — a light teal thread (hex #B0DFD9, RGB 176, 223, 217). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2131?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2131 (Aqua) is DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 65%) and DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light, 64%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2131?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2131 are 2129 Robin's Egg (obsolet (ΔE 3.66), 2311 Cyclamen (obsolete) (ΔE 6.9), and 2133 Island Breeze (ΔE 6.93). These are useful substitutes when 2131 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2131 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2131 (Aqua) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2131.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2131 (Aqua) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2131 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.