Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

4117 — Father's Day

Blues family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 4117? It's Father's Day, a medium-dark blue shade (#445A69 / RGB 68, 90, 105). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#445A69
RGB
68, 90, 105
HSL
204°, 21%, 34%
Lab
37.0, -4.3, -11.3
Lightness
34%
Dark
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
204°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4117

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

Weeks Dye Works 4117 Father's Day

Sullivans

Grey Green Dark 45384 76% Approx
Turquoise Very Dark 45406 67% Approx
Pewter Grey 45058 60% Fair
Antique Blue Medium 45274 60% Fair
Very Dark Peacock Blue 45382 50% Fair

Crescent Colours

Blacksmith Blue 187 63% Fair
Deep Blue Sea 065 60% Fair
Bejeweled 095 56% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 50% Fair
Plymouth Rock 163 46% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 4117

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 4117

On white fabric
7.2:1
On dark fabric
2.9:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
indigo

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 4117 (Father's Day) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 4117

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4117, 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

Blues Family

Weeks Dye Works 4117 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 4117

Meet Weeks Dye Works 4117, Father's Day — a muted, medium-dark thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The shade reads as somber and rich — a go-to choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around whale designs and sapphire accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 4117 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 4117 is Father's Day — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #445A69, RGB 68, 90, 105). It shows up most in water and denim textures.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 4117?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4117 (Father's Day) is DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 66%) and DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium, 64%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 4117?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4117 are 2108a Shepard's Blue (ΔE 4.99), 2108 Battleship (ΔE 7.25), and 4127 Mermaid (ΔE 7.38). These are useful substitutes when 4117 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 4117 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 4117 (Father's Day) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. 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 4117.

Does Weeks Dye Works 4117 (Father's Day) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 4117 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.