4147 — Spumoni
Pinks family#C9A5B9
Weeks Dye Works 4147 (Spumoni) is a light, muted pink shade with hex code #C9A5B9 and RGB values 201, 165, 185. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 4147
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4147
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 4147
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 4147
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 threads like Weeks Dye Works 4147 (Spumoni) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 4147 (Spumoni) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 4123 (Celebration) (ΔE 1.38) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 4147
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4147, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works4147 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 4147
Known as Spumoni, Weeks Dye Works 4147 is a light, muted shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a quiet and understated presence to projects featuring tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs. Look for it in charts that feature rose buds or florals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 4147 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 4147 is Spumoni — a light pink thread (hex #C9A5B9, RGB 201, 165, 185). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 4147?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4147 (Spumoni) is DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 153 (Violet very light, 71%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 64%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 4147?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4147 are 4123 Celebration (ΔE 1.38), 4137 Santa Claus (ΔE 2.31), and 2289 Lavender Rose (ΔE 2.57). These are useful substitutes when 4147 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 4147 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 4147 (Spumoni) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 4147.
Does Weeks Dye Works 4147 (Spumoni) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 4147 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.