3850 — Williamsburg Red
Pinks family#7E1A4D
Weeks Dye Works 3850 — Williamsburg Red — has hex #7E1A4D and RGB 126, 26, 77. This medium-dark, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 3850
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 3850
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 3850
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 3850
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 3850 (Williamsburg Red) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1318 (Concord) is so near (ΔE 2.88), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 3850
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 3850, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works3850 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 3850
Weeks Dye Works 3850 (Williamsburg Red) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a deep and vivid feel that suits ballet themes and baby projects particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with peony petals or flamingo designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 3850 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 3850 (Williamsburg Red) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #7E1A4D and RGB 126, 26, 77. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 3850?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 3850 (Williamsburg Red) is DMC 915 (Plum dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 917 (Plum medium, 80%) and DMC 3803 (Mauve medium, 79%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 3850?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 3850 are 1318 Concord (ΔE 2.88), 2261 Sedona (ΔE 5.55), and 1343 Boysenberry (ΔE 6.51). These are useful substitutes when 3850 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 3850?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 3850 (Williamsburg Red) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3850.
Does Weeks Dye Works 3850 (Williamsburg Red) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 3850 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.