2136 — Caribbean
Teals family#5EBDB3
Weeks Dye Works 2136 — Caribbean — has hex #5EBDB3 and RGB 94, 189, 179. This medium-light, moderately saturated teal thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 2136
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2136
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 2136
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2136
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2136 (Caribbean) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2136
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2136, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works2136 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2136
Weeks Dye Works 2136 (Caribbean) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the teals family. It has a balanced and versatile feel that suits peacock feathers and coastal scenes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with dragonflies or turtle designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2136 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2136 (Caribbean) is a medium-light shade in the teals family with hex #5EBDB3 and RGB 94, 189, 179. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2136?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2136 (Caribbean) is DMC 964 (Sea Green light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 959 (Sea Green medium, 69%) and DMC 598 (Turquoise light, 60%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2136?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2136 are 2139 Sea Glass (ΔE 4.59), 2141 Lagoon (ΔE 5.46), and 2133 Island Breeze (ΔE 7.46). These are useful substitutes when 2136 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2136?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2136 (Caribbean) when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2136.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2136 (Caribbean) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2136 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.