1264 — Loden
Yellows family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1264? It's Loden, a medium-dark yellow shade (#71693B / RGB 113, 105, 59). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1264
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 1264
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1264
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 1264 (Loden) 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 1264 (Loden) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1239 (Flatfish) (ΔE 2.09) — 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 1264
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1264, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1264 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1264
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1264, Loden — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as rich and grounded — a go-to choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It also turns up in patterns built around lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1264 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1264 is Loden — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #71693B, RGB 113, 105, 59). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1264?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1264 (Loden) is DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 73%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 71%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1264?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1264 are 1239 Flatfish (ΔE 2.09), 2211 Olive (ΔE 3.15), and 2194 Lily Pad (ΔE 5.48). These are useful substitutes when 1264 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1264 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1264 (Loden) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1264.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1264 (Loden) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1264 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.