Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

4103 — Harvest

Browns family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest), a medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #875434 and RGB 135, 84, 52. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#875434
RGB
135, 84, 52
HSL
23°, 44%, 37%
Lab
40.8, 17.9, 27.3
Lightness
37%
Dark
Saturation
44%
Muted
Hue
23°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4103

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

Weeks Dye Works 4103 Harvest

Sullivans

Yellow Beige Very Dark 45482 89% Good
Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 78% Approx
Mocha Beige Medium 45461 78% Approx
Mocha Beige Dark 45460 76% Approx
Old Gold Very Dark 45426 75% Approx

Crescent Colours

Roasted Chestnut 155 83% Good
Brandied Pears 171 81% Good
Little House Brown 118 72% Approx
Rod and Reel 116 66% Approx
Sassy Brass 071 63% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 4103

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 4103

On white fabric
6.3:1
On dark fabric
3.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 2236 (Copper) is so near (ΔE 2.95), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 4103

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4103, 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

Browns Family

Weeks Dye Works 4103 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 4103

Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The deep and intense mood of this color makes it a natural fit for coffee themes and rustic designs. Expect to see it used in leather accents and horse designs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 4103 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #875434 and RGB 135, 84, 52. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 4103?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest) is DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 79%) and DMC 434 (Brown light, 77%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 4103?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4103 are 2236 Copper (ΔE 2.95), 1228 Pecan (ΔE 4.23), and 2242 Cognac (ΔE 4.85). These are useful substitutes when 4103 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 4103?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 4103.

Does Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 4103 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.