2142 — Islamorada
Teals family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2142? It's Islamorada, a medium-dark teal shade (#0EB6A3 / RGB 14, 182, 163). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2142
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2142
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2142
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 2142 (Islamorada) 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 2142 (Islamorada) 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 2142
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2142, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works 2142 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2142
A medium-dark, highly saturated entry in the teals family, Weeks Dye Works 2142 carries the name Islamorada. The shade reads as strong and rich — a go-to choice for sea glass tones and tidepool patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around water and sky and tropical motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2142?
Weeks Dye Works 2142 is called Islamorada. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #0EB6A3, RGB 14, 182, 163) in the teals family, commonly used for peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2142?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2142 (Islamorada) is DMC 959 (Sea Green medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 993 (Aquamarine light, 68%) and DMC 3851 (Bright Green light, 60%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2142?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2142 are 2136 Caribbean (ΔE 6.19), 2144 Malachite (ΔE 6.94), and 2141 Lagoon (ΔE 7.06). These are useful substitutes when 2142 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2142?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2142 (Islamorada) for charts featuring peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs. 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 2142 (Islamorada) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2142 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.