Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2191 — Granny Smith (obsole

Greens family

Weeks Dye Works 2191 (Granny Smith (obsole) is a light, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #B4E3AC and RGB values 180, 227, 172. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#B4E3AC
RGB
180, 227, 172
HSL
111°, 50%, 78%
Lab
85.8, -25.4, 22.0
Lightness
78%
Light
Saturation
50%
Muted
Hue
111°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2191

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

Weeks Dye Works 2191 Granny Smith (obsole

Sullivans

Nile Green Light 45290 85% Good
Jade Very Light 45130 78% Approx
Pistachio Green Very Light 45082 69% Approx
Forest Green Light 45479 68% Approx
Nile Green 45289 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 48% Fair
Baby Chick 002 32% Fair
Cottage Garden 064 16% Fair
Summer Spray 088 15% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 15% Fair

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

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
14.5:1
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

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2191 (Granny Smith (obsole) 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.

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 2191 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2191

Meet Weeks Dye Works 2191, Granny Smith (obsole — a moderately saturated, light thread in the greens family with true green tones. Its gentle and approachable 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 (obsole — a light green thread (hex #B4E3AC, RGB 180, 227, 172). 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 (obsole) is DMC 955 (Nile Green light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light, 68%) and DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light, 67%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2191?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2191 are 2176 Meadow (ΔE 6.04), 2146 Eucalyptus (obsolete (ΔE 8.97), and 1189 Butter Bean (ΔE 9.25). 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 (obsole) 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 (obsole) 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.