4121 — Indian Summer
Pinks family#78012A
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 4121? This dark, highly saturated pink shade (Indian Summer) is hex #78012A, RGB 120, 1, 42. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 4121
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4121
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 4121
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 4121
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 4121 (Indian Summer) 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 4121 (Indian Summer) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 4121 (Indian Summer) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1336 (Raspberry) (ΔE 2.74) — 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 4121
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4121, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works4121 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 4121
Known as Indian Summer, Weeks Dye Works 4121 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a dramatic and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring rose buds and florals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 4121 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 4121 is Indian Summer — a dark pink thread (hex #78012A, RGB 120, 1, 42). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 4121?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4121 (Indian Summer) is DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 85%) and DMC 816 (Garnet, 75%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 4121?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4121 are 1336 Raspberry (ΔE 2.74), 2267 Ladybug (ΔE 2.91), and 1343 Boysenberry (ΔE 3.81). These are useful substitutes when 4121 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 4121 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 4121 (Indian Summer) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. 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 4121.
Does Weeks Dye Works 4121 (Indian Summer) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 4121 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.