Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2153 — Cypress

Greens family

Weeks Dye Works 2153 (Cypress) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #356348 and RGB values 53, 99, 72. 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.

Hex
#356348
RGB
53, 99, 72
HSL
145°, 30%, 30%
Lab
38.1, -22.6, 10.5
Lightness
30%
Dark
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
145°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2153

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

Weeks Dye Works 2153 Cypress

Sullivans

Celadon Green Dark 45412 87% Good
Aquamarine Dark 45311 80% Good
Jade Green 45490 80% Good
Celadon Green Medium 45478 79% Approx
Pistachio Green Dark 45080 77% Approx

Crescent Colours

Shamrock 028 39% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 37% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 33% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 31% Fair
Bean Sprout 184 29% Fair

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

On white fabric
6.9:1
On dark fabric
3:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
forest green

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

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.

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

Greens Family

Weeks Dye Works 2153 in context with nearby shades from the greens 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 greens family with cool forest tones. Its deep and intense presence shines in shamrock designs and frog patterns alike. Pull this thread for moss textures or avocado themes 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 greens family with hex #356348 and RGB 53, 99, 72. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2153?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2153 (Cypress) is DMC 505 (Jade Green) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 367 (Pistachio Green dark, 87%) and DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark, 80%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2153?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2153 are 2139 Sea Glass (ΔE 6.98), 2152 Kentucky Bluegrass (ΔE 8.18), and 1280 Verdigris (ΔE 8.41). 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 landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. 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.