Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

2342 — Dutch Iris

Blues family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 2342 (Dutch Iris), a medium, muted blue shade with hex #676BA5 and RGB 103, 107, 165. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#676BA5
RGB
103, 107, 165
HSL
236°, 26%, 53%
Lab
47.1, 13.1, -31.7
Lightness
53%
Medium
Saturation
26%
Muted
Hue
236°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2342

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

Weeks Dye Works 2342 Dutch Iris

Sullivans

Cornflower Blue Medium 45204 77% Approx
Grey Blue Medium 45475 76% Approx
Blue Violet Medium Dark 45470 76% Approx
Blue Violet Medium 45070 75% Approx
Baby Blue Dark 45063 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Vintage Violet 045 86% Good
Blueberry Tart 033 76% Approx
Blue Beatrice 132 63% Fair
Cool Azul 079 52% Fair
Deep Blue Sea 065 49% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 2342

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

Weeks Dye Works 2342 Dutch Iris
Blue Bonnet Weeks Dye Works 2339 Very close ΔE 4.54 Periwinkle Weeks Dye Works 2337 Close ΔE 5.29 Blue Suede Weeks Dye Works 2107a Noticeable ΔE 7.19 Peoria Purple Weeks Dye Works 2333 Noticeable ΔE 8.87 Bluecoat Blue Weeks Dye Works 6550 Noticeable ΔE 9.97 Ultaviolet Weeks Dye Works 2336 Noticeable ΔE 10.61 Michael's Navy Weeks Dye Works 1309 Noticeable ΔE 10.78 Amethyst Weeks Dye Works 2020 Noticeable ΔE 11.4

Working with Weeks Dye Works 2342

On white fabric
5:1
On dark fabric
4.2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

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

Hand-dyed notes

Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 2342 (Dutch Iris) 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 2342

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 2342, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2342
4111 Lucky
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2342
2316 Iris 4127 Mermaid
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2342
2241 Chrysanthemum 2139 Sea Glass
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2342
2104 Deep Sea 2113 Union Blue 2289 Lavender Rose

Blues Family

Weeks Dye Works 2342 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

2342 Dutch Iris 2342 4113 Spring Bouquet (obso 4113 2113 Union Blue 2113 2111 Sky 2111 2107 Blue Jeans 2107 2337 Periwinkle 2337 6550 Bluecoat Blue 6550 2339 Blue Bonnet 2339 2107a Blue Suede 2107a 2336 Ultaviolet 2336 4127 Mermaid 4127

About Weeks Dye Works 2342

A medium, muted entry in the blues family, Weeks Dye Works 2342 carries the name Dutch Iris with true blue tones. The steady and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to nautical themes and winter scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Weeks Dye Works 2342?

Weeks Dye Works 2342 is called Dutch Iris. It's a medium blue shade (hex #676BA5, RGB 103, 107, 165) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2342?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 2342 (Dutch Iris) is DMC 31 (Blueberry) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium, 76%) and DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue medium, 76%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2342?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2342 are 2339 Blue Bonnet (ΔE 4.54), 2337 Periwinkle (ΔE 5.29), and 2107a Blue Suede (ΔE 7.19). These are useful substitutes when 2342 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Weeks Dye Works 2342?

Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 2342 (Dutch Iris) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Weeks Dye Works 2342 (Dutch Iris) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 2342 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.

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