Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2326 — Stone

Browns family#9D6F58

Weeks Dye Works 2326 — Stone — has hex #9D6F58 and RGB 157, 111, 88. This medium, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#9D6F58
RGB
157, 111, 88
HSL
20°, 28%, 48%
Lab
51.0, 15.3, 20.1
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
20°
Family
Browns

About Weeks Dye Works 2326

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2326

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 2326Stone

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2326

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2326

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.8:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 2326 (Stone) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2326 (Stone) 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 2326

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2326, 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

Browns Family

Weeks Dye Works2326 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2326

Weeks Dye Works 2326 is the floss known as Stone: a muted, medium member of the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is warm and grounded, making it a popular choice for animal fur and warm outlines. It pairs nicely in designs that call for wooden textures or coffee themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2326 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2326 (Stone) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #9D6F58 and RGB 157, 111, 88. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2326?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2326 (Stone) is DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 79%) and DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 70%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2326?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2326 are 4105 Noel (ΔE 6.78), 4155 Tobacco Road (ΔE 8.09), and 2236 Copper (ΔE 9.01). These are useful substitutes when 2326 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2326?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2326 (Stone) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2326.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2326 (Stone) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2326 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.