Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

4103 — Harvest

Oranges family#C47B61

Below: Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest), a medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #C47B61 and RGB 196, 123, 97. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#C47B61
RGB
196, 123, 97
HSL
16°, 46%, 57%
Lab
58.8, 25.6, 26.1
Lightness
57%
Medium
Saturation
46%
Muted
Hue
16°
Family
Oranges

About Weeks Dye Works 4103

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4103

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 4103Harvest

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
3.3:1
On dark fabric
6.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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.

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

Oranges Family

Weeks Dye Works4103 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 4103

Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The balanced and versatile mood of this color makes it a natural fit for marigolds and fall wreaths. Expect to see it used in citrus motifs and fox 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-light shade in the oranges family with hex #C47B61 and RGB 196, 123, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 4103?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4103 (Harvest) is DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 82%) and DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 75%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 4103?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4103 are 2254 Cinnabar (ΔE 5), 4105 Noel (ΔE 5.1), and 1238 Cappuchino (ΔE 5.45). 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 autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium-light 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.