4127 — Mermaid
Blues family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 4127 (Mermaid), a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #416987 and RGB 65, 105, 135. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4127
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 4127
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 4127
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 threads like Weeks Dye Works 4127 (Mermaid) 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 4127
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4127, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works 4127 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 4127
Known as Mermaid, Weeks Dye Works 4127 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. The rich and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes. Expect to see it used in winter scenes and forget-me-nots across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 4127 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 4127 is Mermaid — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #416987, RGB 65, 105, 135). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 4127?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4127 (Mermaid) is DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806), 79%) and DMC 517 (Wedgewood dark, 77%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 4127?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4127 are 4117 Father's Day (ΔE 7.38), 1309 Michael's Navy (ΔE 7.65), and 2339 Blue Bonnet (ΔE 8.99). These are useful substitutes when 4127 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 4127 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 4127 (Mermaid) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. 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 4127.
Does Weeks Dye Works 4127 (Mermaid) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 4127 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.