4145 — Azaleas
Pinks family#E14A88
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 4145? This medium-light, vivid pink shade (Azaleas) is hex #E14A88, RGB 225, 74, 136. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 4145
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4145
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 4145
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 4145
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 4145 (Azaleas) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
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.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 4153 (Berry Splash), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.53). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works4145 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-light, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a fresh and confident 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-light pink shade (hex #E14A88, RGB 225, 74, 136) 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 603 (Cranberry) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light, 87%) and DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 4145?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4145 are 4153 Berry Splash (ΔE 2.53), 6850 Bluecoat Red (ΔE 8), and 2265 Strawberry Fields (ΔE 10.29). 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-light 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.