6550 — Bluecoat Blue
Blues family#459FD8
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 6550? It's Bluecoat Blue, a medium-light blue shade (#459FD8 / RGB 69, 159, 216). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 6550
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 6550
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 6550
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 6550
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 6550 (Bluecoat Blue) 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 6550
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 6550, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works6550 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 6550
Weeks Dye Works 6550 (Bluecoat Blue) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. Expect a balanced and lively look that suits winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bluebird motifs or whale designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 6550 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 6550 (Bluecoat Blue) is a medium-light shade in the blues family with hex #459FD8 and RGB 69, 159, 216. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 6550?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 6550 (Bluecoat Blue) is DMC 996 (Electric Blue medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 807 (Peacock Blue dark, 74%) and DMC 813 (Blue light, 73%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 6550?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 6550 are 2113 Union Blue (ΔE 8.13), 2111 Sky (ΔE 9.53), and 2104a Winnie B Blue (ΔE 10.02). These are useful substitutes when 6550 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 6550?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 6550 (Bluecoat Blue) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 6550.
Does Weeks Dye Works 6550 (Bluecoat Blue) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 6550 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.