2171 — Emerald
Greens family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2171 (Emerald), a medium-dark, subdued green shade with hex #5D7054 and RGB 93, 112, 84. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2171
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 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.
Weeks Dye Works 2171 (Emerald) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1280 (Verdigris) (ΔE 1.92) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
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 Works 2171 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2171
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2171, Emerald — a subdued, medium-dark thread in the greens family with true green tones. The somber and rich 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-dark green thread (hex #5D7054, RGB 93, 112, 84). 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 3363 (Pine Green medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 522 (Fern Green, 68%) and DMC 502 (Blue Green, 68%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2171?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2171 are 1280 Verdigris (ΔE 1.92), 1274 Terrapin (ΔE 4.19), and 2206 Pistachio (ΔE 4.77). 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-dark 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.