2306 — Blue Aster (obsolete
Purples family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2306? It's Blue Aster (obsolete, a medium-dark purple shade (#4D2A7F / RGB 77, 42, 127). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2306
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 2306
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2306
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 2306 (Blue Aster (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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2306
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2306, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works 2306 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2306
Weeks Dye Works 2306 is the floss known as Blue Aster (obsolete: a vivid, medium-dark member of the purples family with blue-violet tones. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for eggplant designs and plum themes. It also turns up in patterns built around lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2306 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2306 (Blue Aster (obsolete) is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #4D2A7F and RGB 77, 42, 127. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2306?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2306 (Blue Aster (obsolete) is DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark, 63%) and DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 59%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2306?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2306 are 2329 Purple Majesty (ΔE 5.4), 2338 Purple Rain (ΔE 7.18), and 2336 Ultaviolet (ΔE 10.83). These are useful substitutes when 2306 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2306?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2306 (Blue Aster (obsolete) when your project calls for elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2306.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2306 (Blue Aster (obsolete) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2306 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.