2186 — Iceburg (obsolete)
Greens family
Weeks Dye Works 2186 — Iceburg (obsolete) — has hex #9EA985 and RGB 158, 169, 133. This medium-light, muted green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2186
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 2186
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2186
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2186 (Iceburg (obsolete)) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras (obsolete)) is so near (ΔE 1.68), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2186
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2186, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 2186 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2186
Weeks Dye Works 2186 is the floss known as Iceburg (obsolete): a muted, medium-light member of the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its tone is balanced and quiet, making it a popular choice for holiday projects and landscape details. It pairs nicely in designs that call for ferns or herb gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2186 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2186 (Iceburg (obsolete)) is a medium-light shade in the greens family with hex #9EA985 and RGB 158, 169, 133. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2186?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2186 (Iceburg (obsolete)) is DMC 524 (Fern Green very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 523 (Fern Green light, 72%) and DMC 3053 (Green Grey, 66%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2186?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2186 are 2126 Madras (obsolete) (ΔE 1.68), 1251 Hosta (obsolete) (ΔE 2.17), and 1191 Dried Sage (ΔE 3.11). These are useful substitutes when 2186 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2186?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2186 (Iceburg (obsolete)) when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2186.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2186 (Iceburg (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2186 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.