Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2166 — Bayberry

Greens family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2166? It's Bayberry, a medium green shade (#708763 / RGB 112, 135, 99). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#708763
RGB
112, 135, 99
HSL
98°, 15%, 46%
Lab
53.7, -15.4, 16.7
Lightness
46%
Medium
Saturation
15%
Neutral
Hue
98°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2166

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

Weeks Dye Works 2166 Bayberry

Sullivans

Forest Green 45310 70% Approx
Pistachio Green Medium 45061 69% Approx
Fern Green 45118 69% Approx
Pine Green 45350 65% Approx
Jade Medium 45128 60% Fair

Crescent Colours

Weeping Willow 162 82% Good
Jolly Holly 159 69% Approx
Fancy Green Nancy 117 66% Approx
Poblano Pepper 069 57% Fair
Shamrock 028 50% Fair

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

On white fabric
3.9:1
On dark fabric
5.3:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

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 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 2151 (Gulf (obsolete)) is so near (ΔE 2.68), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

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.

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 2166 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 yellow-green 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 #708763 and RGB 112, 135, 99. 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 522 (Fern Green) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 73%) and DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium, 73%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2166?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2166 are 2151 Gulf (obsolete) (ΔE 2.68), 2196 Scuppernong (ΔE 3.4), and 2198 Ivy (ΔE 4.14). 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.