2338 — Purple Rain
Blues family#140956
Weeks Dye Works 2338 — Purple Rain — has hex #140956 and RGB 20, 9, 86. This dark, highly saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 2338
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2338
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 2338
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2338
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Weeks Dye Works 2338 (Purple Rain) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2338 (Purple Rain) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 2338
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2338, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works2338 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2338
Purple Rain (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 2338) is a dark, highly saturated shade from the blues family with deep blue tones. It has a striking and rich feel that suits water and denim textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 2338?
Weeks Dye Works 2338 is called Purple Rain. It's a dark blue shade (hex #140956, RGB 20, 9, 86) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2338?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2338 (Purple Rain) is DMC 820 (Royal Blue very dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 55%) and DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark, 53%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2338?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2338 are 1305 Merlin (ΔE 6.77), 2331 Violet (ΔE 10.29), and 1309 Michael's Navy (ΔE 10.55). These are useful substitutes when 2338 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2338?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2338 (Purple Rain) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Weeks Dye Works 2338 (Purple Rain) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 2338 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.