4139 — Bethlehem
Grays family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 4139 (Bethlehem), a medium-dark, subdued gray shade with hex #5A4C55 and RGB 90, 76, 85. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4139
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 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 1289 (Stepping Stone) is so near (ΔE 2.62), 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.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 4139 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 4139
Weeks Dye Works 4139 is the floss known as Bethlehem: a subdued, medium-dark member of the grays family. The deep and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to urban scenes and neutral backgrounds. Stitchers frequently choose it for castle walls and elephant motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 4139 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 4139 (Bethlehem) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #5A4C55 and RGB 90, 76, 85. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring storm cloud accents and slate textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 4139?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4139 (Bethlehem) is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 63% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 60%) and DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa, 57%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 4139?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4139 are 1289 Stepping Stone (ΔE 2.62), 1311 Taffeta (ΔE 3.18), and 1298 Gunmetal (ΔE 4.18). 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 storm cloud accents, slate textures, rabbit fur, shading. Its medium-dark 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.