1256 — Thyme
Grays family
Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) is a medium, subdued gray shade with hex code #867F70 and RGB values 134, 127, 112. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1256
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 1256
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1256
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) 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 1256
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1256, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1256 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1256
Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) is a medium, subdued shade in the grays family. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring rabbit fur or shading. Look for it in charts that feature outlines or urban scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1256 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #867F70 and RGB 134, 127, 112. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1256?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) is DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 75%) and DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1256?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1256 are 1300 Seagull (ΔE 3.21), 1290 River Otter (ΔE 3.65), and 1301 Julian (obsolete) (ΔE 4.38). These are useful substitutes when 1256 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1256?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) when your project calls for cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1256.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1256 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.