Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2311 — Cyclamen (obsolete)

Teals family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 2311 (Cyclamen (obsolete)), a light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex #C3DFE2 and RGB 195, 223, 226. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#C3DFE2
RGB
195, 223, 226
HSL
186°, 35%, 83%
Lab
86.9, -8.6, -4.6
Lightness
83%
Very light
Saturation
35%
Muted
Hue
186°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2311

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

Weeks Dye Works 2311 Cyclamen (obsolete)

Sullivans

Baby Blue Very Light 45195 88% Good
Blue Ultra Very Light 45229 87% Good
Blue Ultra Very Light 45477 83% Good
Sky Blue Very Light 45188 78% Approx
Baby Blue Pale 45439 73% Approx

Crescent Colours

Snips and Snails 087 59% Fair
Snowball 186 52% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 48% Fair
Cloud 010 47% Fair
Petite Maison 127 43% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2311

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2311

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
15:1
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 2311 (Cyclamen (obsolete)) 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 2311

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2311, 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

Teals Family

Weeks Dye Works 2311 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2311

Meet Weeks Dye Works 2311, Cyclamen (obsolete) — a moderately saturated, light thread in the teals family. The gentle and approachable character of this shade lends itself well to water and sky and tropical motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for cool accents and nature themes in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2311 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2311 is Cyclamen (obsolete) — a light teal thread (hex #C3DFE2, RGB 195, 223, 226). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2311?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2311 (Cyclamen (obsolete)) is DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 72%) and DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light, 70%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2311?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2311 are 2109 Morris Blue (ΔE 5.25), 2131 Aqua (ΔE 6.9), and 4113 Spring Bouquet (obso (ΔE 7.32). These are useful substitutes when 2311 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2311 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2311 (Cyclamen (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. 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 2311.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2311 (Cyclamen (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2311 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.