Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2176 — Meadow

Greens family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 2176 (Meadow), a medium-light, vivid green shade with hex #8BD99B and RGB 139, 217, 155. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#8BD99B
RGB
139, 217, 155
HSL
132°, 51%, 70%
Lab
80.4, -36.8, 23.1
Lightness
70%
Light
Saturation
51%
Rich
Hue
132°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2176

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2176 Meadow

Sullivans

Nile Green 45289 89% Good
Jade Very Light 45130 73% Approx
Nile Green Light 45290 69% Approx
Baby Green Medium 45299 65% Approx
Forest Green Light 45479 63% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 31% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 17% Fair
Baby Chick 002 9% Fair
Lettuce Leaf 020 9% Fair
Cottage Garden 064 8% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2176

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2176

On white fabric
1.7:1
On dark fabric
12.5:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
silver

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2176 (Meadow) 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 2176

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2176, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Greens Family

Weeks Dye Works 2176 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2176

Weeks Dye Works 2176 (Meadow) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the greens family with cool forest tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for herb gardens and forest canopies. Expect to see it used in cactus motifs and shamrock designs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2176 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2176 (Meadow) is a medium-light shade in the greens family with hex #8BD99B and RGB 139, 217, 155. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2176?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2176 (Meadow) is DMC 955 (Nile Green light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 564 (Jade very light, 68%) and DMC 966 (Baby Green medium, 65%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2176?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2176 are 2191 Granny Smith (obsole (ΔE 6.04), 2144 Malachite (ΔE 11.57), and 1120 Wasabi (ΔE 11.71). These are useful substitutes when 2176 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2176?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2176 (Meadow) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2176.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2176 (Meadow) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2176 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.