2181 — Cactus
Greens family#93BAA6
Weeks Dye Works 2181 — Cactus — has hex #93BAA6 and RGB 147, 186, 166. This medium-light, muted green thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 2181
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2181
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 2181
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2181
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 2181 (Cactus) 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 2181 (Cactus) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2151 (Gulf) (ΔE 2.2) — 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 2181
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2181, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works2181 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2181
Known as Cactus, Weeks Dye Works 2181 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the greens family with cool forest tones. It has a restrained and versatile feel that suits frog patterns and moss textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with avocado themes or foliage for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2181 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2181 is Cactus — a medium-light green thread (hex #93BAA6, RGB 147, 186, 166). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2181?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2181 (Cactus) is DMC 3813 (Blue Green light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3817 (Celadon Green light, 77%) and DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green, 71%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2181?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2181 are 2151 Gulf (ΔE 2.2), 2191 Granny Smith (ΔE 5.86), and 1280 Verdigris (ΔE 6.3). These are useful substitutes when 2181 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2181 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2181 (Cactus) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. 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 2181.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2181 (Cactus) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2181 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.