2161 — Julep (obsolete)
Greens family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2161? It's Julep (obsolete), a medium-light green shade (#94A578 / RGB 148, 165, 120). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2161
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 2161
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2161
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 threads like Weeks Dye Works 2161 (Julep (obsolete)) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 2161 (Julep (obsolete)) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2199 (Tarragon) (ΔE 2.54) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2161
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2161, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2161 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2161
Known as Julep (obsolete), Weeks Dye Works 2161 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits landscape details, ferns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching herb gardens or forest canopies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2161 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2161 is Julep (obsolete) — a medium-light green thread (hex #94A578, RGB 148, 165, 120). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2161?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2161 (Julep (obsolete)) is DMC 3053 (Green Grey) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 75%) and DMC 523 (Fern Green light, 75%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2161?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2161 are 2199 Tarragon (ΔE 2.54), 1191 Dried Sage (ΔE 2.96), and 2186 Iceburg (obsolete) (ΔE 3.42). These are useful substitutes when 2161 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2161 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2161 (Julep (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2161.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2161 (Julep (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2161 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.