2149 — Peacock
Teals family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2149? This medium-dark, muted teal shade (Peacock) is hex #3F6E6E, RGB 63, 110, 110. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2149
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 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.
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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1282 (Ocean) is so near (ΔE 2.25), 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 2149
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2149, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works 2149 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2149
Weeks Dye Works 2149 (Peacock) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the teals family. With a deep and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in peacock feathers and coastal scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring dragonflies and turtle designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2149 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2149 (Peacock) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #3F6E6E and RGB 63, 110, 110. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2149?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2149 (Peacock) is DMC 3848 (Teal Green medium) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 926 (Grey Green medium, 59%) and DMC 502 (Blue Green, 59%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2149?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2149 are 1282 Ocean (ΔE 2.25), 2152 Kentucky Bluegrass (ΔE 5.74), and 2110 Jay Bird (ΔE 6.86). 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 water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. 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.