2146 — Eucalyptus (obsolete
Yellows family
Weeks Dye Works 2146 (Eucalyptus (obsolete) is a light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #D3DBAB and RGB values 211, 219, 171. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2146
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 2146
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2146
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2146 (Eucalyptus (obsolete) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1189 (Butter Bean) is so near (ΔE 0.81), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2146
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2146, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 2146 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2146
Weeks Dye Works 2146 is the floss known as Eucalyptus (obsolete: a moderately saturated, light member of the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. Its soft and gentle presence shines in warm backgrounds and golden accents alike. Pull this thread for stars or honey themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2146 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2146 (Eucalyptus (obsolete) is a light shade in the yellows family with hex #D3DBAB and RGB 211, 219, 171. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2146?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2146 (Eucalyptus (obsolete) is DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 79%) and DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light, 73%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2146?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2146 are 1189 Butter Bean (ΔE 0.81), 1110 Parchment (ΔE 6.17), and 1101 Light Khaki (ΔE 6.55). These are useful substitutes when 2146 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2146?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2146 (Eucalyptus (obsolete) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2146.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2146 (Eucalyptus (obsolete) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2146 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.