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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2311
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 2311
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2311
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 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.
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.