Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

4111 — Lucky

Greens family#8B9F6C

Weeks Dye Works 4111 (Lucky) is a medium, muted green shade with hex code #8B9F6C and RGB values 139, 159, 108. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#8B9F6C
RGB
139, 159, 108
HSL
84°, 21%, 52%
Lab
62.8, -16.2, 24.4
Lightness
52%
Medium
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
84°
Family
Greens

About Weeks Dye Works 4111

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4111

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

Weeks Dye Works 4111Lucky

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
2.9:1
On dark fabric
7.3:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
khaki

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 4127 (Mermaid) (ΔE 2.17) — 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 Works4111 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 4111

Meet Weeks Dye Works 4111, Lucky — a muted, medium thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its restrained and earthy 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 green thread (hex #8B9F6C, RGB 139, 159, 108). 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 3053 (Green Grey) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3364 (Pine Green, 82%) and DMC 523 (Fern Green light, 75%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 4111?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4111 are 4127 Mermaid (ΔE 2.17), 2198 Ivy (ΔE 3.62), and 2171 Emerald (ΔE 5.15). 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 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.