Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

4123 — Celebration

Pinks family#CEAABE

Weeks Dye Works 4123 (Celebration) is a light, muted pink shade with hex code #CEAABE and RGB values 206, 170, 190. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#CEAABE
RGB
206, 170, 190
HSL
327°, 27%, 74%
Lab
73.3, 16.4, -5.3
Lightness
74%
Light
Saturation
27%
Muted
Hue
327°
Family
Pinks

About Weeks Dye Works 4123

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4123

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

Weeks Dye Works 4123Celebration

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 4123

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 4123

On white fabric
2.1:1
On dark fabric
10.1:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
silver

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

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 4123 (Celebration) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 4147 (Spumoni) is so near (ΔE 1.38), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 4123

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4123, 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

Pinks Family

Weeks Dye Works4123 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 4123

Weeks Dye Works 4123 (Celebration) is a light, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a soft and gentle presence to projects featuring rose buds or florals. Look for it in charts that feature skin tones or romantic motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 4123 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 4123 (Celebration) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #CEAABE and RGB 206, 170, 190. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 4123?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4123 (Celebration) is DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 153 (Violet very light, 69%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 60%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 4123?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4123 are 4147 Spumoni (ΔE 1.38), 4137 Santa Claus (ΔE 2.98), and 2289 Lavender Rose (ΔE 2.99). These are useful substitutes when 4123 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 4123?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 4123 (Celebration) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 4123.

Does Weeks Dye Works 4123 (Celebration) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 4123 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.