2333 — Peoria Purple
Purples family#876BA9
Weeks Dye Works 2333 — Peoria Purple — has hex #876BA9 and RGB 135, 107, 169. This medium, muted purple 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2333
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2333
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 2333
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2333
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2333 (Peoria Purple) 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 2301 (Lavender) is so near (ΔE 2.31), 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 2333
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2333, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2333 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2333
Weeks Dye Works 2333 is the floss known as Peoria Purple: a muted, medium member of the purples family with blue-violet tones. Its tone is warm and grounded, making it a popular choice for eggplant designs and plum themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lilac patterns or galaxy motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2333 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2333 (Peoria Purple) is a medium shade in the purples family with hex #876BA9 and RGB 135, 107, 169. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2333?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2333 (Peoria Purple) is DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 66%) and DMC 209 (Lavender dark, 64%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2333?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2333 are 2301 Lavender (ΔE 2.31), 2296 Sweet Pea (ΔE 7.55), and 4139 Bethlehem (ΔE 9.78). These are useful substitutes when 2333 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2333?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2333 (Peoria Purple) when your project calls for elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2333.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2333 (Peoria Purple) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2333 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.