Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2139 — Sea Glass

Teals family

Weeks Dye Works 2139 (Sea Glass) is a medium-dark, vivid teal shade with hex code #137354 and RGB values 19, 115, 84. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#137354
RGB
19, 115, 84
HSL
161°, 72%, 26%
Lab
42.8, -34.4, 9.8
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
72%
Rich
Hue
161°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2139

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

Weeks Dye Works 2139 Sea Glass

Sullivans

Aquamarine 45411 78% Approx
Celadon Green Dark 45412 69% Approx
Aquamarine Dark 45311 65% Approx
Celadon Green Medium 45478 64% Fair
Bright Green Dark 45448 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Shamrock 028 35% Fair
Fancy Green Nancy 117 31% Fair
Meadow Green 021 17% Fair
St. Bernard 105 13% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 12% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2139

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2139

On white fabric
5.8:1
On dark fabric
3.6:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
forest green

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2139 (Sea Glass) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2139 (Sea Glass) 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 2139

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2139, 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 2139 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2139

Weeks Dye Works 2139 is the floss known as Sea Glass: a vivid, medium-dark member of the teals family. Its deep and vivid presence shines in turtle designs and mermaid motifs alike. Pull this thread for sea glass tones or tidepool patterns when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2139 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2139 (Sea Glass) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #137354 and RGB 19, 115, 84. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2139?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2139 (Sea Glass) is DMC 910 (Emerald Green dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 562 (Jade medium, 75%) and DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark, 73%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2139?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2139 are 2153 Cypress (ΔE 6.98), 1280 Verdigris (ΔE 10.75), and 2152 Kentucky Bluegrass (ΔE 11.75). These are useful substitutes when 2139 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2139?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2139 (Sea Glass) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2139.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2139 (Sea Glass) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2139 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.