4119 — Independence
Purples family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 4119? This medium-light, subdued purple shade (Independence) is hex #947F9C, RGB 148, 127, 156. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4119
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 4119
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 4119
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 4119 (Independence) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 4119
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4119, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works 4119 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 4119
Weeks Dye Works 4119 is the floss known as Independence: a subdued, medium-light member of the purples family with true purple tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, perfect for eggplant designs and plum themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 4119 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 4119 (Independence) is a medium-light shade in the purples family with hex #947F9C and RGB 148, 127, 156. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 4119?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4119 (Independence) is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 67%) and DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry, 59%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 4119?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4119 are 1156 Grape Ice (ΔE 4.07), 2020 Amethyst (ΔE 6.14), and 2316 Iris (ΔE 6.22). These are useful substitutes when 4119 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 4119?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 4119 (Independence) when your project calls for elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 4119.
Does Weeks Dye Works 4119 (Independence) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 4119 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.