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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 3910
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 3910
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 3910
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
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.
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.
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.