4139 — Bethlehem
Purples family#86528A
Below: Weeks Dye Works 4139 (Bethlehem), a medium, muted purple shade with hex #86528A and RGB 134, 82, 138. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 4139
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4139
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 4139
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 4139
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 4139 (Bethlehem) 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 2296 (Sweet Pea) is so near (ΔE 2.82), 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 4139
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4139, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works4139 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 4139
Weeks Dye Works 4139 is the floss known as Bethlehem: a muted, medium member of the purples family. The warm and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to floral details and elegant accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for grape clusters and wisteria in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 4139 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 4139 (Bethlehem) is a medium shade in the purples family with hex #86528A and RGB 134, 82, 138. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 4139?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4139 (Bethlehem) is DMC 33 (Fuchsia) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 553 (Violet, 85%) and DMC 208 (Lavender very dark, 72%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 4139?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4139 are 2296 Sweet Pea (ΔE 2.82), 2311 Cyclamen (ΔE 4.36), and 2316 Iris (ΔE 7.34). These are useful substitutes when 4139 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 4139?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 4139 (Bethlehem) when your project calls for plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 4139.
Does Weeks Dye Works 4139 (Bethlehem) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 4139 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.