Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

3910 — Mascara

Pinks family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 3910 (Mascara), a very dark, muted pink shade with hex #241627 and RGB 36, 22, 39. 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.

Hex
#241627
RGB
36, 22, 39
HSL
289°, 28%, 12%
Lab
9.8, 11.0, -8.9
Lightness
12%
Very dark
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
289°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 3910

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 3910 Mascara

Sullivans

Navy Blue Very Dark 45281 62% Fair
Grape Very Dark 45469 61% Fair
Navy Blue Dark 45224 54% Fair
Black Brown 45351 45% Fair
Violet Very Dark 45123 41% Fair

Crescent Colours

Purple Aster 070 66% Approx
Wavy Navy 075 53% Fair
Black Coffee 004 47% Fair
Tartan Plaid 073 29% Fair
Chocolate Cream Pie 009 27% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 3910

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 3910

On white fabric
17.2:1
On dark fabric
1.2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Very dark shades like Weeks Dye Works 3910 (Mascara) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 3910 (Mascara) 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 3910

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 3910, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Weeks Dye Works 3910 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 3910

Weeks Dye Works 3910 is the floss known as Mascara: a muted, very dark member of the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The powerful and brooding character of this shade lends itself well to romantic motifs and blush accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for cherry blossoms and ballet themes in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 3910 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 3910 (Mascara) is a very dark shade in the pinks family with hex #241627 and RGB 36, 22, 39. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 3910?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 3910 (Mascara) is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 154 (Grape very dark, 64%) and DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 57%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 3910?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 3910 are 2103 Pea Coat (ΔE 7.61), 1305 Merlin (ΔE 7.94), and 3900 Kohl (ΔE 9.63). These are useful substitutes when 3910 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 3910?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 3910 (Mascara) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3910.

Is Weeks Dye Works 3910 (Mascara) good for backstitching and outlines?

It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 3910 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.