Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

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.

Hex
#765674
RGB
118, 86, 116
HSL
304°, 16%, 40%
Lab
40.8, 18.7, -11.9
Lightness
40%
Medium
Saturation
16%
Neutral
Hue
304°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2321

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

Weeks Dye Works 2321 Plum

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

On white fabric
6.3:1
On dark fabric
3.4:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
plum

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 notes

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.

Blending & gradients

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.

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

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.