4137 — Santa Claus (obsolet
Pinks family
Weeks Dye Works 4137 — Santa Claus (obsolet — has hex #A17E8E and RGB 161, 126, 142. This medium-light, muted pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4137
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 4137
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 4137
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 4137 (Santa Claus (obsolet) 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 4137
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4137, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 4137 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 4137
Meet Weeks Dye Works 4137, Santa Claus (obsolet — a muted, medium-light thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is restrained and versatile, making it a popular choice for florals and skin tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for romantic motifs or blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 4137 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 4137 is Santa Claus (obsolet — a medium-light pink thread (hex #A17E8E, RGB 161, 126, 142). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 4137?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4137 (Santa Claus (obsolet) is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 59%) and DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 57%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 4137?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4137 are 2296 Sweet Pea (ΔE 4.92), 1137 Rose Quartz (ΔE 5.47), and 4119 Independence (ΔE 6.66). These are useful substitutes when 4137 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 4137 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 4137 (Santa Claus (obsolet) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 4137.
Does Weeks Dye Works 4137 (Santa Claus (obsolet) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 4137 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.