4117 — Father's Day
Blues family#022A69
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 4117? It's Father's Day, a dark blue shade (#022A69 / RGB 2, 42, 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 4117
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4117
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
With its high saturation, Weeks Dye Works 4117 (Father's Day) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
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.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works4117 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 4117
Meet Weeks Dye Works 4117, Father's Day — a highly saturated, dark thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The shade reads as dramatic and vivid — 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 dark blue thread (hex #022A69, RGB 2, 42, 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 796 (Royal Blue dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 803 (Baby Blue ultra very dark, 75%) and DMC 797 (Royal Blue, 72%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 4117?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4117 are 1309 Michael's Navy (ΔE 4.59), 1307 Americana (ΔE 4.8), and 1306 Navy (ΔE 5.39). 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 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.