2166 — Bayberry
Greens family#739D80
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2166? It's Bayberry, a medium green shade (#739D80 / RGB 115, 157, 128). 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 2166
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2166
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 2166
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2166
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 2166 (Bayberry) 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 2166
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2166, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works2166 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2166
Weeks Dye Works 2166 is the floss known as Bayberry: a muted, medium member of the greens family with cool forest tones. The shade reads as warm and grounded — a go-to choice for shamrock designs and frog patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around moss textures and avocado themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2166 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2166 (Bayberry) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #739D80 and RGB 115, 157, 128. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2166?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2166 (Bayberry) is DMC 368 (Pistachio Green light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3817 (Celadon Green light, 73%) and DMC 503 (Blue Green medium, 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2166?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2166 are 1280 Verdigris (ΔE 4.31), 4135 Foliage (ΔE 5.21), and 2171 Emerald (ΔE 5.78). These are useful substitutes when 2166 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2166?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2166 (Bayberry) when your project calls for landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2166.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2166 (Bayberry) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2166 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.