2301 — Lavender
Purples family#816CAE
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2301? It's Lavender, a medium-light purple shade (#816CAE / RGB 129, 108, 174). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 2301
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2301
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 2301
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2301
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2301 (Lavender) 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 2301 (Lavender) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2333 (Peoria Purple) (ΔE 2.31) — 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 2301
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2301, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2301 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2301
Known as Lavender, Weeks Dye Works 2301 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the purples family with blue-violet tones. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits elegant accents, grape clusters, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching wisteria or amethyst tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2301 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2301 is Lavender — a medium-light purple thread (hex #816CAE, RGB 129, 108, 174). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2301?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2301 (Lavender) is DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 340 (Blue Violet medium, 74%) and DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 65%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2301?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2301 are 2333 Peoria Purple (ΔE 2.31), 2296 Sweet Pea (ΔE 8.92), and 4139 Bethlehem (ΔE 11.34). These are useful substitutes when 2301 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2301 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2301 (Lavender) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal 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 2301.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2301 (Lavender) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2301 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.