1235 — Roasted Figs
Reds family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1235? This dark, moderately saturated red shade (Roasted Figs) is hex #44191D, RGB 68, 25, 29. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1235
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1235
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1235
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Weeks Dye Works 1235 (Roasted Figs) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1235 (Roasted Figs) 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 1235
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1235, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 1235 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1235
A dark, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 1235 carries the name Roasted Figs with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as dark and rich, perfect for berries and valentines. It blends comfortably into projects centered on poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1235?
Weeks Dye Works 1235 is called Roasted Figs. It's a dark red shade (hex #44191D, RGB 68, 25, 29) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1235?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1235 (Roasted Figs) is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 69%) and DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1235?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1235 are 3860 Crimson (ΔE 4.63), 1270 Rum Raisin (ΔE 6.83), and 1343 Boysenberry (ΔE 7.48). These are useful substitutes when 1235 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1235?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1235 (Roasted Figs) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1235 (Roasted Figs) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1235 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.