Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2339 — Blue Bonnet

Blues family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 2339? This medium, moderately saturated blue shade (Blue Bonnet) is hex #5564A5, RGB 85, 100, 165. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#5564A5
RGB
85, 100, 165
HSL
229°, 32%, 49%
Lab
43.9, 12.6, -36.9
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
32%
Muted
Hue
229°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2339

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

Weeks Dye Works 2339 Blue Bonnet

Sullivans

Cornflower Blue Medium 45204 86% Good
Lavender Blue Dark 45436 82% Good
Baby Blue Dark 45063 75% Approx
Blue Violet Medium Dark 45470 71% Approx
Blue Medium 45227 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Blue Beatrice 132 72% Approx
Vintage Violet 045 66% Approx
Blueberry Tart 033 62% Fair
Deep Blue Sea 065 51% Fair
Cool Azul 079 43% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2339

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2339

On white fabric
5.6:1
On dark fabric
3.8:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
indigo

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 notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 2339 (Blue Bonnet) 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 2339

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2339, 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 2339 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 2339

Weeks Dye Works 2339 is the floss known as Blue Bonnet: a moderately saturated, medium member of the blues family with true blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as rich and warm, perfect for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on nautical themes and winter scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 2339 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 2339 (Blue Bonnet) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #5564A5 and RGB 85, 100, 165. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 2339?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2339 (Blue Bonnet) is DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3838 (Lavender Blue dark, 84%) and DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium, 78%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 2339?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2339 are 2342 Dutch Iris (ΔE 4.54), 1309 Michael's Navy (ΔE 7.12), and 2107a Blue Suede (ΔE 8.25). These are useful substitutes when 2339 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 2339?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 2339 (Blue Bonnet) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2339.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2339 (Blue Bonnet) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2339 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.