Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

4105 — Noel

Yellows family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 4105? It's Noel, a medium-dark yellow shade (#6B6C4C / RGB 107, 108, 76). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#6B6C4C
RGB
107, 108, 76
HSL
62°, 17%, 36%
Lab
44.8, -6.1, 17.8
Lightness
36%
Dark
Saturation
17%
Neutral
Hue
62°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4105

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

Weeks Dye Works 4105 Noel

Sullivans

Green Grey Medium 45332 78% Approx
Pine Green Medium 45349 73% Approx
Brown Grey Medium 45320 65% Approx
Beaver Grey Dark 45152 65% Approx
Yellow Green Medium 45344 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bean Sprout 184 69% Approx
Cocoa Bean 172 67% Approx
Muddy Puddle 180 66% Approx
Barrel Cactus 031 63% Fair
Timber 089 61% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 4105

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 4105

On white fabric
5.4:1
On dark fabric
3.9:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
plum

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

Hand-dyed notes

Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 4105 (Noel) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1259 (Pamilco), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.02). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 4105

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4105, 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

Yellows Family

Weeks Dye Works 4105 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 4105

Noel (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 4105) is a medium-dark, muted shade from the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Expect a muted and intense look that suits daffodils, lemon motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Weeks Dye Works 4105?

Weeks Dye Works 4105 is called Noel. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #6B6C4C, RGB 107, 108, 76) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4105?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4105 (Noel) is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium, 70%) and DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 66%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 4105?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4105 are 1259 Pamilco (ΔE 3.02), 1239 Flatfish (ΔE 3.53), and 4135 Foliage (ΔE 3.93). These are useful substitutes when 4105 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Weeks Dye Works 4105?

Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 4105 (Noel) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Weeks Dye Works 4105 (Noel) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 4105 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.