2133 — Island Breeze
Teals family#8CC8C7
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2133 (Island Breeze), a medium-light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex #8CC8C7 and RGB 140, 200, 199. 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 2133
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2133
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 2133
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2133
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2133 (Island Breeze) 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 2131 (Aqua) is so near (ΔE 3.11), 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 2133
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2133, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works2133 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2133
Weeks Dye Works 2133 is the floss known as Island Breeze: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the teals family. The balanced and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to cool accents and nature themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for ocean waves and peacock feathers in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2133 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2133 (Island Breeze) is a medium-light shade in the teals family with hex #8CC8C7 and RGB 140, 200, 199. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2133?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2133 (Island Breeze) is DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 964 (Sea Green light, 70%) and DMC 598 (Turquoise light, 70%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2133?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2133 are 2131 Aqua (ΔE 3.11), 2120 Capri (ΔE 7.29), and 2116 Blue Fescue (ΔE 7.45). These are useful substitutes when 2133 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2133?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2133 (Island Breeze) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2133.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2133 (Island Breeze) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2133 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.