3550 — Williamsburg Blue
Blues family#3E4983
Weeks Dye Works 3550 (Williamsburg Blue) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #3E4983 and RGB values 62, 73, 131. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 3550
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 3550
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 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.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works3550 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 3550
Weeks Dye Works 3550 is the floss known as Williamsburg Blue: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the blues family with true blue tones. Its deep and intense presence shines in denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds alike. Pull this thread for nautical themes or winter scenes 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 blues family with hex #3E4983 and RGB 62, 73, 131. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 3550?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 3550 (Williamsburg Blue) is DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue, 81%) and DMC 797 (Royal Blue, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 3550?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 3550 are 2107a Blue Suede (ΔE 8.38), 2114 Santa Cruz (ΔE 8.65), and 1307 Americana (ΔE 8.86). 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 sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. 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.