Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2135 — Turquoise

Teals family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2135? It's Turquoise, a medium-dark teal shade (#1B8690 / RGB 27, 134, 144). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#1B8690
RGB
27, 134, 144
HSL
185°, 68%, 34%
Lab
51.0, -24.8, -13.7
Lightness
34%
Dark
Saturation
68%
Rich
Hue
185°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2135

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

Weeks Dye Works 2135 Turquoise

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

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
teal

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Bold accents & focal points

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.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

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 2135 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2135

A medium-dark, vivid 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 #1B8690, RGB 27, 134, 144) 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 3810 (Turquoise dark) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 597 (Turquoise, 67%) and DMC 3849 (Teal Green light, 64%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2135?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2135 are 2120 Capri (ΔE 3.73), 2112 Glacial Melt (ΔE 8.87), and 2149 Peacock (ΔE 10.13). 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.