2149 — Peacock
Blues family#026F9C
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2149? This medium-dark, highly saturated blue shade (Peacock) is hex #026F9C, RGB 2, 111, 156. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2149
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2149
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 2149
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2149
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2149 (Peacock) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2149 (Peacock) 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 2149
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2149, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works2149 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2149
Weeks Dye Works 2149 (Peacock) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. With a deep and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in winter scenes and forget-me-nots. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring bluebird motifs and whale designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2149 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2149 (Peacock) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #026F9C and RGB 2, 111, 156. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2149?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2149 (Peacock) is DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806)) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 517 (Wedgewood dark, 73%) and DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark, 72%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2149?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2149 are 2101 Miami (ΔE 6.23), 2339 Blue Bonnet (ΔE 6.42), and 2107 Blue Jeans (ΔE 8.29). These are useful substitutes when 2149 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2149?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2149 (Peacock) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2149.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2149 (Peacock) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2149 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.