2329 — Purple Majesty
Purples family#550D60
Weeks Dye Works 2329 (Purple Majesty) is a dark, vivid purple shade with hex code #550D60 and RGB values 85, 13, 96. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2329
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2329
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 2329
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2329
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
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.
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.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2329 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2329
Weeks Dye Works 2329 (Purple Majesty) is a dark, vivid shade in the purples family. This thread brings a bold and saturated 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 dark shade in the purples family with hex #550D60 and RGB 85, 13, 96. 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 550 (Violet very dark) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 327 (Violet, 61%) and DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark, 52%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2329?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2329 are 2331 Violet (ΔE 5.58), 1329 Blackberry (ΔE 5.72), and 2336 Ultaviolet (ΔE 8.22). 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 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.