Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2337 — Periwinkle

Blues family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 2337? It's Periwinkle, a medium blue shade (#7B6DA8 / RGB 123, 109, 168). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#7B6DA8
RGB
123, 109, 168
HSL
254°, 25%, 54%
Lab
49.5, 18.7, -29.7
Lightness
54%
Medium
Saturation
25%
Muted
Hue
254°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2337

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 2337 Periwinkle

Sullivans

Lavender Dark 45041 71% Approx
Blue Violet Medium Dark 45470 65% Approx
Grey Blue Medium 45475 63% Fair
Blue Violet Medium 45070 62% Fair
Cornflower Blue Medium 45204 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Vintage Violet 045 81% Good
Amethyst 001 64% Fair
Blueberry Tart 033 62% Fair
Betty Bluebell 048 49% Fair
Blue Beatrice 132 44% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2337

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2337

On white fabric
4.6:1
On dark fabric
4.6:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
violet

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 2337 (Periwinkle) 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 2337

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2337, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

Weeks Dye Works 2337 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2337

Meet Weeks Dye Works 2337, Periwinkle — a muted, medium thread in the blues family with deep blue tones. The shade reads as restrained and earthy — a go-to choice for skies and water. It also turns up in patterns built around denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 2337 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 2337 is Periwinkle — a medium blue thread (hex #7B6DA8, RGB 123, 109, 168). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 2337?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2337 (Periwinkle) is DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 340 (Blue Violet medium, 74%) and DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 71%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 2337?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2337 are 2342 Dutch Iris (ΔE 5.29), 2020 Amethyst (ΔE 6.51), and 2333 Peoria Purple (ΔE 6.88). These are useful substitutes when 2337 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 2337 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 2337 (Periwinkle) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2337.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2337 (Periwinkle) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2337 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.