2321 — Plum
Pinks family
Weeks Dye Works 2321 — Plum — has hex #765674 and RGB 118, 86, 116. This medium-dark, muted pink thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2321
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 2321
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2321
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 2321 (Plum) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 2321 (Plum) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2331 (Violet (obsolete)) (ΔE 2.96) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2321
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2321, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 2321 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2321
Known as Plum, Weeks Dye Works 2321 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. It has a somber and rich feel that suits tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with rose buds or florals for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2321 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2321 is Plum — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #765674, RGB 118, 86, 116). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2321?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2321 (Plum) is DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3835 (Grape medium, 63%) and DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 53%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2321?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2321 are 2331 Violet (obsolete) (ΔE 2.96), 1313 Purple Haze (ΔE 6.87), and 1311 Taffeta (ΔE 8.84). These are useful substitutes when 2321 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2321 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2321 (Plum) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2321.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2321 (Plum) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2321 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.