2342 — Dutch Iris
Blues family#899DBE
Below: Weeks Dye Works 2342 (Dutch Iris), a medium-light, muted blue shade with hex #899DBE and RGB 137, 157, 190. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 2342
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 2342
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 2342
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 2342
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works2342 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 2342
A medium-light, muted entry in the blues family, Weeks Dye Works 2342 carries the name Dutch Iris with sky blue tones. The gentle and grounded 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-light blue shade (hex #899DBE, RGB 137, 157, 190) 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 159 (Grey Blue light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3840 (Lavender Blue light, 82%) and DMC 157 (Cornflower Blue very light, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 2342?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 2342 are 2337 Periwinkle (ΔE 4.64), 1176 Pewter (ΔE 5.6), and 1155 Blue Heron (ΔE 7.6). 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-light 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.