1264 — Loden
Yellows family#9F8B31
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1264? It's Loden, a medium yellow shade (#9F8B31 / RGB 159, 139, 49). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1264
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1264
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 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.
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 Works1264 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1264
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1264, Loden — a vivid, medium thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as vibrant and steady — 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 yellow thread (hex #9F8B31, RGB 159, 139, 49). 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 733 (Olive Green medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 833 (Golden Olive light, 72%) and DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 71%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1264?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1264 are 2205 Grasshopper (ΔE 5.19), 1223 Schneckley (ΔE 6.12), and 1256 Thyme (ΔE 7.36). 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 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.