Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2156 — Hunter

Greens family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2156? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Hunter) is hex #354E3E, RGB 53, 78, 62. 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.

Hex
#354E3E
RGB
53, 78, 62
HSL
142°, 19%, 26%
Lab
30.8, -13.5, 6.5
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
19%
Neutral
Hue
142°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2156

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

Weeks Dye Works 2156 Hunter

Sullivans

Jade Very Dark 45127 82% Good
Blue Green Dark 45110 79% Approx
Fern Green Dark 45117 74% Approx
Pine Green Dark 45348 65% Approx
Teal Green Dark 45445 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Spinach 029 63% Fair
Blackbird 164 58% Fair
Erin Go Emerald 165 58% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 54% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 51% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2156

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2156

On white fabric
9.1:1
On dark fabric
2.3:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

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 2156 (Hunter) 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 2156

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2156, 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 2156 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2156

Weeks Dye Works 2156 (Hunter) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the greens family with cool forest tones. With a deep and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in avocado themes and foliage. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring nature scenes and holiday projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2156 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2156 (Hunter) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #354E3E and RGB 53, 78, 62. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2156?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2156 (Hunter) is DMC 501 (Blue Green dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 520 (Fern Green dark, 76%) and DMC 561 (Jade very dark, 76%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2156?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2156 are 3950 Chesapeake (ΔE 6.8), 3960 Teal Frost (ΔE 7.14), and 2200 Kudzu (ΔE 7.39). These are useful substitutes when 2156 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2156?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2156 (Hunter) when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2156.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2156 (Hunter) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2156 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.