2173 — Envy
Greens family#068C44
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2173? It's Envy, a medium-dark green shade (#068C44 / RGB 6, 140, 68). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2173
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2173
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 2173
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2173
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2173 (Envy) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2173 (Envy) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2173
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2173, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works2173 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2173
Weeks Dye Works 2173 is the floss known as Envy: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the greens family with cool forest tones. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for holiday projects and landscape details. It also turns up in patterns built around ferns and herb gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2173 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2173 (Envy) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #068C44 and RGB 6, 140, 68. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2173?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2173 (Envy) is DMC 702 (Kelly Green) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium, 79%) and DMC 912 (Emerald Green light, 63%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2173?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2173 are 2156 Hunter (ΔE 10.4), 2168 Monkey Grass (ΔE 13.4), and 2166 Bayberry (ΔE 15.41). These are useful substitutes when 2173 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2173?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2173 (Envy) when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2173.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2173 (Envy) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2173 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.