2336 — Ultaviolet
Blues family
Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) is a medium, muted blue shade with hex code #5C4E87 and RGB values 92, 78, 135. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2336
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2336
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2336
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) 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 2336
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2336, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works 2336 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2336
Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) is a medium, muted shade in the blues family with deep blue tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring hydrangea blooms or skies. Look for it in charts that feature water or denim textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2336 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #5C4E87 and RGB 92, 78, 135. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2336?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) is DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark, 75%) and DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue, 64%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2336?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2336 are 2333 Peoria Purple (ΔE 6.33), 1307 Americana (ΔE 8.1), and 2338 Purple Rain (ΔE 8.53). These are useful substitutes when 2336 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2336?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2336.
Does Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 2336 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.