Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2144 — Malachite

Teals family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2144? This medium, moderately saturated teal shade (Malachite) is hex #5DB897, RGB 93, 184, 151. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#5DB897
RGB
93, 184, 151
HSL
158°, 39%, 54%
Lab
68.6, -35.2, 8.5
Lightness
54%
Medium
Saturation
39%
Muted
Hue
158°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2144

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

Weeks Dye Works 2144 Malachite

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2144

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2144

On white fabric
2.4:1
On dark fabric
8.8:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
turquoise

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

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2144 (Malachite) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Weeks Dye Works 2144 (Malachite) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2136 (Caribbean) (ΔE 2.87) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2144

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2144, 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 2144 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2144

Meet Weeks Dye Works 2144, Malachite — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as steady and rich, perfect for water and sky and tropical motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cool accents and nature themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2144 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2144 is Malachite — a medium teal thread (hex #5DB897, RGB 93, 184, 151). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2144?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2144 (Malachite) is DMC 563 (Jade light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 993 (Aquamarine light, 80%) and DMC 954 (Nile Green, 68%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2144?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2144 are 2136 Caribbean (ΔE 2.87), 2141 Lagoon (ΔE 5.58), and 2142 Islamorada (ΔE 6.94). These are useful substitutes when 2144 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2144 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2144 (Malachite) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2144.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2144 (Malachite) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2144 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.