2331 — Violet
Purples family#431F57
Weeks Dye Works 2331 (Violet) is a dark, moderately saturated purple shade with hex code #431F57 and RGB values 67, 31, 87. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2331
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2331
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 2331
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2331
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2331 (Violet) 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 2331
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2331, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2331 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2331
Meet Weeks Dye Works 2331, Violet — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the purples family with true purple tones. Its strong and confident presence shines in amethyst tones and iris blooms alike. Pull this thread for eggplant designs or plum themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2331 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2331 is Violet — a dark purple thread (hex #431F57, RGB 67, 31, 87). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2331?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2331 (Violet) is DMC 550 (Violet very dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 327 (Violet, 64%) and DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 62%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2331?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2331 are 2329 Purple Majesty (ΔE 5.58), 1329 Blackberry (ΔE 7.95), and 1305 Merlin (ΔE 9.23). These are useful substitutes when 2331 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2331 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2331 (Violet) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2331.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2331 (Violet) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2331 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.