2326 — Stone
Browns family
Weeks Dye Works 2326 — Stone — has hex #896E5C and RGB 137, 110, 92. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2326
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 2326
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2326
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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.
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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1236 (Mocha) is so near (ΔE 1.59), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
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.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 2326 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 #896E5C and RGB 137, 110, 92. 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 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 73%) and DMC 07 (Driftwood, 68%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2326?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2326 are 1236 Mocha (ΔE 1.59), 1265 Garrison Green (ΔE 4.56), and 1233 Cocoa (ΔE 5.99). 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.