2131 — Aqua
Teals family#96CBC3
Weeks Dye Works 2131 — Aqua — has hex #96CBC3 and RGB 150, 203, 195. This medium-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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2131
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2131
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 2131
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2131
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 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.
Weeks Dye Works 2131 (Aqua) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2133 (Island Breeze) (ΔE 3.11) — 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 2131
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2131, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works2131 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2131
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2131, Aqua — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the teals family. Its tone is easygoing and clear, 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 medium-light teal thread (hex #96CBC3, RGB 150, 203, 195). 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 3811 (Turquoise very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 964 (Sea Green light, 73%) and DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light, 63%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2131?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2131 are 2133 Island Breeze (ΔE 3.11), 2151 Gulf (ΔE 6.53), and 2181 Cactus (ΔE 6.94). 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 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 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.