2311 — Cyclamen
Purples family#82448A
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2311 (Cyclamen), a medium, moderately saturated purple shade with hex #82448A and RGB 130, 68, 138. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2311
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2311
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 2311
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2311
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2311 (Cyclamen) 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.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2311 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2311
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2311, Cyclamen — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the purples family. The steady and rich character of this shade lends itself well to lavender fields and royal motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for floral details and elegant accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2311 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2311 is Cyclamen — a medium purple thread (hex #82448A, RGB 130, 68, 138). It shows up most in iris blooms and eggplant designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2311?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2311 (Cyclamen) is DMC 33 (Fuchsia) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 208 (Lavender very dark, 87%) and DMC 552 (Violet medium, 83%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2311?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2311 are 4139 Bethlehem (ΔE 4.36), 2296 Sweet Pea (ΔE 5.99), and 2316 Iris (ΔE 6.49). 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) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns. Its medium 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) 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.