2321 — Plum
Purples family#81637F
Weeks Dye Works 2321 — Plum — has hex #81637F and RGB 129, 99, 127. This medium, subdued purple 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2321
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2321
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 2321
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2321
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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.
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.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2321 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2321
Known as Plum, Weeks Dye Works 2321 is a medium, subdued shade sitting in the purples family. It has a restrained and earthy feel that suits plum themes and lilac patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with galaxy motifs or lavender fields 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 purple thread (hex #81637F, RGB 129, 99, 127). It shows up most in grape clusters and wisteria.
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 65% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 57%) and DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 50%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2321?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2321 are 1313 Purple Haze (ΔE 4.34), 2296 Sweet Pea (ΔE 7.83), and 4139 Bethlehem (ΔE 8.44). 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 grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms. 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 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.