Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

4111 — Lucky

Greens family

Weeks Dye Works 4111 (Lucky) is a medium-dark, muted green shade with hex code #636D3D and RGB values 99, 109, 61. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#636D3D
RGB
99, 109, 61
HSL
72°, 28%, 33%
Lab
44.1, -12.2, 25.5
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
72°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4111

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

Weeks Dye Works 4111 Lucky

Sullivans

Yellow Green Medium 45344 88% Good
Green Grey Medium 45332 75% Approx
Forest Green Medium 45309 75% Approx
Pine Green Medium 45349 71% Approx
Avocado Green Light 45105 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bean Sprout 184 77% Approx
Hickory Sticks 166 47% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 47% Fair
Cocoa Bean 172 46% Fair
Poblano Pepper 069 44% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 4111

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 4111

On white fabric
5.5:1
On dark fabric
3.8:1
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

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 4111 (Lucky) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Weeks Dye Works 4111 (Lucky) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1274 (Terrapin) (ΔE 3.06) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 4111

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4111, 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

Greens Family

Weeks Dye Works 4111 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 4111

Meet Weeks Dye Works 4111, Lucky — a muted, medium-dark thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its somber and rich presence shines in foliage and nature scenes alike. Pull this thread for holiday projects or landscape details when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 4111 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 4111 is Lucky — a medium-dark green thread (hex #636D3D, RGB 99, 109, 61). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 4111?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4111 (Lucky) is DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3346 (Hunter Green, 70%) and DMC 469 (Avocado Green, 70%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 4111?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4111 are 1274 Terrapin (ΔE 3.06), 4105 Noel (ΔE 5.36), and 4135 Foliage (ΔE 5.51). These are useful substitutes when 4111 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 4111 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 4111 (Lucky) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 4111.

Does Weeks Dye Works 4111 (Lucky) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 4111 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.