2186 — Iceberg
Teals family#B0C8BF
Weeks Dye Works 2186 — Iceberg — has hex #B0C8BF and RGB 176, 200, 191. This light, muted teal 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2186
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2186
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 2186
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2186
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2186 (Iceberg) 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 2186
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2186, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works2186 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2186
Weeks Dye Works 2186 is the floss known as Iceberg: a muted, light member of the teals family. Its tone is soft and gentle, making it a popular choice for cool accents and nature themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for ocean waves or peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2186 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2186 (Iceberg) is a light shade in the teals family with hex #B0C8BF and RGB 176, 200, 191. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2186?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2186 (Iceberg) is DMC 928 (Grey Green very light) with a 65% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 64%) and DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 62%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2186?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2186 are 1166 Sea Foam (ΔE 3.7), 2191 Granny Smith (ΔE 6.77), and 2131 Aqua (ΔE 7.18). 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 (Iceberg) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its 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 (Iceberg) 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.