3550 — Williamsburg Blue
Pinks family
Weeks Dye Works 3550 (Williamsburg Blue) is a medium-dark, subdued pink shade with hex code #534056 and RGB values 83, 64, 86. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 3550
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 3550
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 3550
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 3550 (Williamsburg Blue) 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 3550
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 3550, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 3550 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 3550
Weeks Dye Works 3550 is the floss known as Williamsburg Blue: a subdued, medium-dark member of the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Its deep and grounded presence shines in romantic motifs and blush accents alike. Pull this thread for cherry blossoms or ballet themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 3550 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 3550 (Williamsburg Blue) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #534056 and RGB 83, 64, 86. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 3550?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 3550 (Williamsburg Blue) is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 29 (Eggplant, 73%) and DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 56%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 3550?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 3550 are 1316 Mulberry (ΔE 4.98), 1311 Taffeta (ΔE 5.67), and 1318 Concord (ΔE 5.95). These are useful substitutes when 3550 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 3550?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 3550 (Williamsburg Blue) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3550.
Does Weeks Dye Works 3550 (Williamsburg Blue) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 3550 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.