2168 — Monkey Grass
Greens family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2168? This medium, muted green shade (Monkey Grass) is hex #6F9053, RGB 111, 144, 83. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2168
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 2168
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2168
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2168 (Monkey Grass) 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 2168
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2168, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2168 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2168
A medium, muted entry in the greens family, Weeks Dye Works 2168 carries the name Monkey Grass with yellow-green tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and quiet, perfect for moss textures and avocado themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on foliage and nature scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2168?
Weeks Dye Works 2168 is called Monkey Grass. It's a medium green shade (hex #6F9053, RGB 111, 144, 83) in the greens family, commonly used for herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2168?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2168 (Monkey Grass) is DMC 989 (Forest Green) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3347 (Yellow Green medium, 77%) and DMC 3364 (Pine Green, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2168?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2168 are 2166 Bayberry (ΔE 6.55), 2196 Scuppernong (ΔE 6.7), and 2202a Apple Pucker (ΔE 8.52). These are useful substitutes when 2168 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2168?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2168 (Monkey Grass) for charts featuring herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2168 (Monkey Grass) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2168 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.