3900 — Kohl
Purples family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 3900? It's Kohl, a dark purple shade (#34303B / RGB 52, 48, 59). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 3900
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 3900
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 3900
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 3900 (Kohl) 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 3900
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 3900, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works 3900 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 3900
Weeks Dye Works 3900 (Kohl) is a dark, subdued shade in the purples family with blue-violet tones. Expect a bold and brooding look that suits wisteria, amethyst tones, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching iris blooms or eggplant designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 3900 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 3900 (Kohl) is a dark shade in the purples family with hex #34303B and RGB 52, 48, 59. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 3900?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 3900 (Kohl) is DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) with a 63% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 62%) and DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 62%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 3900?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 3900 are 2103 Pea Coat (ΔE 5.68), 1305 Merlin (ΔE 7.24), and 2102 Fathom (ΔE 7.62). These are useful substitutes when 3900 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 3900?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 3900 (Kohl) when your project calls for lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3900.
Does Weeks Dye Works 3900 (Kohl) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 3900 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.