2159 — Seaweed
Greens family#515A42
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2159? It's Seaweed, a medium-dark green shade (#515A42 / RGB 81, 90, 66). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2159
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2159
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 2159
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2159
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 2159 (Seaweed) 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 2159
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2159, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works2159 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2159
Weeks Dye Works 2159 is the floss known as Seaweed: a muted, medium-dark member of the greens family with yellow-green tones. The shade reads as deep and grounded — a go-to choice for holiday projects and landscape details. It also turns up in patterns built around ferns and herb gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2159 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2159 (Seaweed) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #515A42 and RGB 81, 90, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2159?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2159 (Seaweed) is DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 74%) and DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark, 73%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2159?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2159 are 1277 Collards (ΔE 4.73), 1274 Terrapin (ΔE 7.87), and 2158 Juniper (ΔE 7.93). These are useful substitutes when 2159 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2159?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2159 (Seaweed) when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2159.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2159 (Seaweed) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2159 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.