4143 — Calypso
Oranges family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 4143? It's Calypso, a medium orange shade (#B07A3F / RGB 176, 122, 63). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4143
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 4143
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 4143
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 4143 (Calypso) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 4143 (Calypso) 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 4143
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4143, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 4143 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 4143
Weeks Dye Works 4143 (Calypso) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Expect a rich and warm look that suits marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching citrus motifs or fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 4143 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 4143 (Calypso) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #B07A3F and RGB 176, 122, 63. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 4143?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4143 (Calypso) is DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 84%) and DMC 436 (Tan, 81%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 4143?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4143 are 2221a Yukon Gold (ΔE 4.13), 1231 Neopolitan (obsolete (ΔE 4.27), and 1223a Bees Knees (ΔE 4.48). These are useful substitutes when 4143 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 4143?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 4143 (Calypso) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 4143.
Does Weeks Dye Works 4143 (Calypso) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 4143 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.