Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2329 — Purple Majesty

Purples family

Weeks Dye Works 2329 (Purple Majesty) is a medium-dark, vivid purple shade with hex code #52118E and RGB values 82, 17, 142. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#52118E
RGB
82, 17, 142
HSL
271°, 79%, 31%
Lab
24.2, 51.1, -54.8
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
79%
Rich
Hue
271°
Family
Purples

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2329

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

Weeks Dye Works 2329 Purple Majesty

Sullivans

Lavender Ultra Dark 45435 74% Approx
Violet Medium 45124 63% Fair
Lavender Very Dark 45040 63% Fair
Blue Violet Very Dark 45066 62% Fair
Violet 45125 49% Fair

Crescent Colours

Pansy Purple 102 33% Fair
Granny Annie 083 32% Fair
Blacksmith Blue 187 31% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 30% Fair
Rainy Day 103 8% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2329

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2329

On white fabric
11.5:1
On dark fabric
1.8:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
indigo

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 2329 (Purple Majesty) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2329 (Purple Majesty) 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 2329

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2329, 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

Purples Family

Weeks Dye Works 2329 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2329

Weeks Dye Works 2329 (Purple Majesty) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purples family with true purple tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring wisteria or amethyst tones. Look for it in charts that feature iris blooms or eggplant designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2329 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2329 (Purple Majesty) is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #52118E and RGB 82, 17, 142. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2329?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2329 (Purple Majesty) is DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark) with a 61% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark, 50%) and DMC 820 (Royal Blue very dark, 43%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2329?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2329 are 2306 Blue Aster (obsolete (ΔE 5.4), 2338 Purple Rain (ΔE 9.34), and 2336 Ultaviolet (ΔE 15.34). These are useful substitutes when 2329 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2329?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2329 (Purple Majesty) when your project calls for lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2329.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2329 (Purple Majesty) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2329 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.