4133 — Old Glory
Grays family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 4133? This medium-light, subdued gray shade (Old Glory) is hex #998D88, RGB 153, 141, 136. 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 4133
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 4133
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 4133
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 4133 (Old Glory) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1151 (Pebble) is so near (ΔE 2.75), 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 4133
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4133, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 4133 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 4133
Weeks Dye Works 4133 is the floss known as Old Glory: a subdued, medium-light member of the grays family. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, perfect for wolf patterns and storm cloud accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on slate textures and rabbit fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 4133 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 4133 (Old Glory) is a medium-light shade in the grays family with hex #998D88 and RGB 153, 141, 136. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring neutral backgrounds and castle walls.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 4133?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4133 (Old Glory) is DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 72%) and DMC 06 (Medium Light Driftwood, 59%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 4133?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4133 are 1151 Pebble (ΔE 2.75), 1171 Dove (ΔE 3.06), and 1174 Tin Roof (ΔE 4.49). These are useful substitutes when 4133 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 4133?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 4133 (Old Glory) when your project calls for neutral backgrounds, castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 4133.
Does Weeks Dye Works 4133 (Old Glory) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 4133 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.