3940 — Okefenokee
Teals family#1A383C
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 3940? This dark, moderately saturated teal shade (Okefenokee) is hex #1A383C, RGB 26, 56, 60. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 3940
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 3940
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 3940
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 3940
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 3940 (Okefenokee) 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 3940 (Okefenokee) 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 3940
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 3940, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works3940 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 3940
Weeks Dye Works 3940 (Okefenokee) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the teals family. With a bold and dramatic quality, this thread works beautifully in peacock feathers and coastal scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring dragonflies and turtle designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 3940 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 3940 (Okefenokee) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #1A383C and RGB 26, 56, 60. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 3940?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 3940 (Okefenokee) is DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark, 68%) and DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark, 63%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 3940?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 3940 are 1283 Mount. Mist (var) (ΔE 3.54), 3950 Chesapeake (ΔE 4.07), and 2103 Pea Coat (ΔE 6.51). These are useful substitutes when 3940 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 3940?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 3940 (Okefenokee) when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3940.
Is Weeks Dye Works 3940 (Okefenokee) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 3940 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.