2171 — Emerald
Greens family#8AA781
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2171 (Emerald), a medium-light, muted green shade with hex #8AA781 and RGB 138, 167, 129. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 2171
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2171
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 2171
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2171
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 2171 (Emerald) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2171
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2171, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works2171 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2171
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2171, Emerald — a muted, medium-light thread in the greens family with true green tones. The restrained and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to foliage and nature scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday projects and landscape details in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2171 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2171 is Emerald — a medium-light green thread (hex #8AA781, RGB 138, 167, 129). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2171?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2171 (Emerald) is DMC 368 (Pistachio Green light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3817 (Celadon Green light, 67%) and DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 67%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2171?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2171 are 1280 Verdigris (ΔE 3.88), 4111 Lucky (ΔE 5.15), and 2166 Bayberry (ΔE 5.78). These are useful substitutes when 2171 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2171 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2171 (Emerald) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. 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 2171.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2171 (Emerald) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2171 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.