3950 — Chesapeake
Teals family#162C2E
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 3950? It's Chesapeake, a dark teal shade (#162C2E / RGB 22, 44, 46). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 3950
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 3950
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 3950
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 3950
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 3950 (Chesapeake) 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 3950 (Chesapeake) 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 3950
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 3950, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works3950 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 3950
Weeks Dye Works 3950 is the floss known as Chesapeake: a moderately saturated, dark member of the teals family. The shade reads as bold and dramatic — a go-to choice for cool accents and nature themes. It also turns up in patterns built around ocean waves and peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 3950 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 3950 (Chesapeake) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #162C2E and RGB 22, 44, 46. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 3950?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 3950 (Chesapeake) is DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark, 63%) and DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 54%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 3950?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 3950 are 2103 Pea Coat (ΔE 3.46), 3940 Okefenokee (ΔE 4.07), and 1283 Mount. Mist (var) (ΔE 5.48). These are useful substitutes when 3950 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 3950?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 3950 (Chesapeake) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3950.
Is Weeks Dye Works 3950 (Chesapeake) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 3950 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.