2135 — Turquoise
Teals family#0A9FA4
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2135? It's Turquoise, a medium-dark teal shade (#0A9FA4 / RGB 10, 159, 164). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2135
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2135
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 2135
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2135
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 2135 (Turquoise) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2135 (Turquoise) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2135
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2135, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works2135 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2135
A medium-dark, highly saturated entry in the teals family, Weeks Dye Works 2135 carries the name Turquoise. The shade reads as strong and rich — a go-to choice for ocean waves and peacock feathers. It also turns up in patterns built around coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2135?
Weeks Dye Works 2135 is called Turquoise. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #0A9FA4, RGB 10, 159, 164) in the teals family, commonly used for tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2135?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2135 (Turquoise) is DMC 3849 (Teal Green light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 597 (Turquoise, 61%) and DMC 959 (Sea Green medium, 56%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2135?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2135 are 2118 Blue Topaz (ΔE 6.17), 2112 Glacial Melt (ΔE 7.03), and 1281 Mallard (ΔE 9.24). These are useful substitutes when 2135 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2135?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2135 (Turquoise) for charts featuring tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2135 (Turquoise) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2135 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.