2336 — Ultaviolet
Purples family#592389
Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) is a medium-dark, vivid purple shade with hex code #592389 and RGB values 89, 35, 137. 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 2336
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2336
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 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.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works2336 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2336
Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purples family with true purple tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring galaxy motifs or lavender fields. Look for it in charts that feature royal motifs or floral details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 2336 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #592389 and RGB 89, 35, 137. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring amethyst tones and iris blooms.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2336?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2336 (Ultaviolet) is DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark, 66%) and DMC 552 (Violet medium, 50%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2336?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2336 are 2329 Purple Majesty (ΔE 8.22), 2331 Violet (ΔE 9.58), and 2311 Cyclamen (ΔE 12.23). 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 amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes. Its medium-dark 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.