2153 — Cypress
Teals family#2A655D
Weeks Dye Works 2153 (Cypress) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #2A655D and RGB values 42, 101, 93. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2153
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2153
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 2153
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2153
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 2153 (Cypress) 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 2153
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2153, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works2153 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2153
Weeks Dye Works 2153 is the floss known as Cypress: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the teals family. Its deep and intense presence shines in turtle designs and mermaid motifs alike. Pull this thread for sea glass tones or tidepool patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2153 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2153 (Cypress) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #2A655D and RGB 42, 101, 93. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2153?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2153 (Cypress) is DMC 3848 (Teal Green medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 991 (Aquamarine dark, 76%) and DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark, 75%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2153?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2153 are 2142 Islamorada (ΔE 6.76), 2152 Kentucky Bluegrass (ΔE 8.24), and 3960 Teal Frost (ΔE 8.76). These are useful substitutes when 2153 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2153?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2153 (Cypress) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2153.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2153 (Cypress) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2153 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.