Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

4133 — Old Glory

Pinks family#B895A9

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 4133? This medium-light, muted pink shade (Old Glory) is hex #B895A9, RGB 184, 149, 169. 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.

Hex
#B895A9
RGB
184, 149, 169
HSL
326°, 20%, 65%
Lab
65.4, 16.4, -5.5
Lightness
65%
Light
Saturation
20%
Neutral
Hue
326°
Family
Pinks

About Weeks Dye Works 4133

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4133

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

Weeks Dye Works 4133Old Glory

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

On white fabric
2.7:1
On dark fabric
7.9:1
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 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.

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.

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 Works4133 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 4133

Weeks Dye Works 4133 is the floss known as Old Glory: a muted, medium-light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, perfect for flamingo designs and tulip blooms. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 4133 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 4133 (Old Glory) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #B895A9 and RGB 184, 149, 169. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 4133?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4133 (Old Glory) is DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 64%) and DMC 153 (Violet very light, 64%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 4133?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4133 are 4147 Spumoni (ΔE 4.77), 4137 Santa Claus (ΔE 4.83), and 1312 Catmint (ΔE 5.18). 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 blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. 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.