2334 — Lilac
Purples family#B7A6C2
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2334? This light, muted purple shade (Lilac) is hex #B7A6C2, RGB 183, 166, 194. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 2334
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2334
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 2334
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2334
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2334 (Lilac) 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 2334
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2334, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2334 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2334
Known as Lilac, Weeks Dye Works 2334 is a light, muted shade sitting in the purples family with true purple tones. With a quiet and understated quality, this thread works beautifully in plum themes and lilac patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring galaxy motifs and lavender fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 2334 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 2334 is Lilac — a light purple thread (hex #B7A6C2, RGB 183, 166, 194). It shows up most in grape clusters and wisteria.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2334?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2334 (Lilac) is DMC 26 (Pale Lavender) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light, 76%) and DMC 211 (Lavender light, 59%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2334?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2334 are 1312 Catmint (ΔE 3.88), 4147 Spumoni (ΔE 6.64), and 4123 Celebration (ΔE 6.92). These are useful substitutes when 2334 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 2334 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 2334 (Lilac) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2334.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2334 (Lilac) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2334 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.