2191 — Granny Smith
Greens family#ABCFB6
Weeks Dye Works 2191 (Granny Smith) is a light, muted green shade with hex code #ABCFB6 and RGB values 171, 207, 182. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2191
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2191
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 2191
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2191
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 threads like Weeks Dye Works 2191 (Granny Smith) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2191
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2191, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works2191 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2191
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2191, Granny Smith — a muted, light thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. Its quiet and understated presence shines in forest canopies and cactus motifs alike. Pull this thread for shamrock designs or frog patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2191 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2191 is Granny Smith — a light green thread (hex #ABCFB6, RGB 171, 207, 182). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2191?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2191 (Granny Smith) is DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green, 72%) and DMC 564 (Jade very light, 67%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2191?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2191 are 2181 Cactus (ΔE 5.86), 2186 Iceberg (ΔE 6.77), and 1166 Sea Foam (ΔE 7.02). These are useful substitutes when 2191 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2191 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2191 (Granny Smith) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2191.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2191 (Granny Smith) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2191 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.