Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

4153 — Berry Splash

Pinks family#E35183

Below: Weeks Dye Works 4153 (Berry Splash), a medium-light, vivid pink shade with hex #E35183 and RGB 227, 81, 131. 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.

Hex
#E35183
RGB
227, 81, 131
HSL
339°, 72%, 60%
Lab
55.9, 60.6, 3.2
Lightness
60%
Light
Saturation
72%
Rich
Hue
339°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 4153

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 4153Berry Splash

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 4153

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 4153

On white fabric
3.6:1
On dark fabric
5.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 4153 (Berry Splash) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 4153 (Berry Splash) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 4145 (Azaleas) is so near (ΔE 2.53), 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 4153

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 4153, 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 Works4153 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 4153

Weeks Dye Works 4153 is the floss known as Berry Splash: a vivid, medium-light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. The balanced and lively character of this shade lends itself well to romantic motifs and blush accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for cherry blossoms and ballet themes in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 4153 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 4153 (Berry Splash) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #E35183 and RGB 227, 81, 131. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 4153?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 4153 (Berry Splash) is DMC 603 (Cranberry) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light, 83%) and DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium, 80%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 4153?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 4153 are 4145 Azaleas (ΔE 2.53), 6850 Bluecoat Red (ΔE 6.34), and 1332 Red Pear (ΔE 9.73). These are useful substitutes when 4153 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 4153?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 4153 (Berry Splash) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 4153.

Does Weeks Dye Works 4153 (Berry Splash) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 4153 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.