2158 — Juniper
Greens family
Weeks Dye Works 2158 (Juniper) is a dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #293818 and RGB values 41, 56, 24. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2158
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 2158
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2158
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Weeks Dye Works 2158 (Juniper) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2158 (Juniper) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2158
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2158, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2158 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2158
Juniper (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2158) is a dark, moderately saturated shade from the greens family with yellow-green tones. This thread brings a dark and rich presence to projects featuring nature scenes or holiday projects. Look for it in charts that feature landscape details or ferns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2158?
Weeks Dye Works 2158 is called Juniper. It's a dark green shade (hex #293818, RGB 41, 56, 24) in the greens family, commonly used for shamrock designs, frog patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2158?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2158 (Juniper) is DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3345 (Hunter Green dark, 71%) and DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2158?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2158 are 1277 Collards (ΔE 9.66), 1279 Holly (ΔE 10.05), and 2200 Kudzu (ΔE 10.06). These are useful substitutes when 2158 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2158?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2158 (Juniper) for charts featuring shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Weeks Dye Works 2158 (Juniper) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 2158 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.