2168 — Monkey Grass
Greens family#537047
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2168? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Monkey Grass) is hex #537047, RGB 83, 112, 71. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2168
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2168
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.19). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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 Works2168 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2168
A medium-dark, muted entry in the greens family, Weeks Dye Works 2168 carries the name Monkey Grass with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as muted and intense, 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-dark green shade (hex #537047, RGB 83, 112, 71) 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 3363 (Pine Green medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 987 (Forest Green dark, 78%) and DMC 367 (Pistachio Green dark, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2168?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2168 are 1276 Blue Spruce (ΔE 3.19), 2156 Hunter (ΔE 3.65), and 1277 Collards (ΔE 9.33). 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-dark 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.