Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

4145 — Azaleas

Pinks family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 4145? This medium, moderately saturated pink shade (Azaleas) is hex #96415E, RGB 150, 65, 94. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#96415E
RGB
150, 65, 94
HSL
340°, 40%, 42%
Lab
39.7, 38.8, 0.5
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
40%
Muted
Hue
340°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4145

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 4145 Azaleas

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 4145

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 4145

On white fabric
6.5:1
On dark fabric
3.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

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

Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 4145 (Azaleas) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 4145

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4145, 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 Works 4145 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 4145

Azaleas (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 4145) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a balanced and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in peony petals and flamingo designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Weeks Dye Works 4145?

Weeks Dye Works 4145 is called Azaleas. It's a medium pink shade (hex #96415E, RGB 150, 65, 94) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4145?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4145 (Azaleas) is DMC 3687 (Mauve) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 71%) and DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium, 65%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 4145?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4145 are 2265 Strawberry Fields (ΔE 5.95), 2274 Romance (ΔE 6.66), and 1336 Raspberry (ΔE 8.45). These are useful substitutes when 4145 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Weeks Dye Works 4145?

Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 4145 (Azaleas) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Weeks Dye Works 4145 (Azaleas) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 4145 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.