2316 — Iris
Purples family#6B4371
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2316 (Iris), a medium-dark, muted purple shade with hex #6B4371 and RGB 107, 67, 113. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 2316
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2316
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 2316
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2316
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 2316 (Iris) 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 2316
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2316, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2316 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2316
Weeks Dye Works 2316 (Iris) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the purples family. The deep and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for wisteria and amethyst tones. Expect to see it used in iris blooms and eggplant designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2316 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2316 (Iris) is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #6B4371 and RGB 107, 67, 113. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2316?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2316 (Iris) is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 552 (Violet medium, 70%) and DMC 327 (Violet, 69%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2316?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2316 are 2311 Cyclamen (ΔE 6.49), 4139 Bethlehem (ΔE 7.34), and 2296 Sweet Pea (ΔE 8.08). These are useful substitutes when 2316 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2316?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2316 (Iris) when your project calls for lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2316.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2316 (Iris) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2316 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.