Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1266 — Caper

Browns family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1266? This medium-dark, subdued brown shade (Caper) is hex #585146, RGB 88, 81, 70. 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.

Hex
#585146
RGB
88, 81, 70
HSL
37°, 11%, 31%
Lab
34.8, 0.8, 7.5
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
11%
Neutral
Hue
37°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1266

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1266 Caper

Sullivans

Beaver Grey Very Dark 45151 77% Approx
Brown Grey Dark 45395 65% Approx
Beige Grey Very Dark 45148 59% Fair
Ash Grey Very Light 45121 58% Fair
Beaver Grey Dark 45152 53% Fair

Crescent Colours

Camouflage 063 88% Good
Balsam Fir 157 73% Approx
Muddy Puddle 180 65% Approx
Desert Mesquite 066 60% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 57% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1266

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Weeks Dye Works 1266 Caper
River Rock Weeks Dye Works 1288 Very close ΔE 2.78 Charcoal Weeks Dye Works 1303 Very close ΔE 2.94 Swamp Water Weeks Dye Works 4129 Very close ΔE 4.92 Grape Vine Weeks Dye Works 1273 Noticeable ΔE 6.12 Seaweed Weeks Dye Works 2159 Noticeable ΔE 6.24 Porpoise Weeks Dye Works 1299 Noticeable ΔE 6.9 Adobe Weeks Dye Works 2256 Noticeable ΔE 7.51 Bark Weeks Dye Works 1271 Noticeable ΔE 7.59

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1266

On white fabric
7.8:1
On dark fabric
2.7:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
plum

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 notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 1288 (River Rock) is so near (ΔE 2.78), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1266

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1266, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
1266
2108 Battleship
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
1266
2159 Seaweed 4129 Swamp Water
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
1266
3960 Teal Frost 4139 Bethlehem
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
1266
1154 Graphite 1105 Arrowhead 1300a Chia

Browns Family

Weeks Dye Works 1266 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

1266 Caper 1266 2240 Red Rocks 2240 4103 Harvest 4103 1273 Grape Vine 1273 2197 Oscar 2197 1234 Gingerbread 1234 2242 Cognac 2242 1326 Rust 1326 2256 Adobe 2256 1269 Chestnut 1269 1288 River Rock 1288

About Weeks Dye Works 1266

Weeks Dye Works 1266 is the floss known as Caper: a subdued, medium-dark member of the browns family with golden brown tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and grounded, perfect for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bark patterns and gingerbread themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1266 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #585146 and RGB 88, 81, 70. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1266?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper) is DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light, 74%) and DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood, 72%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1266?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1266 are 1288 River Rock (ΔE 2.78), 1303 Charcoal (ΔE 2.94), and 4129 Swamp Water (ΔE 4.92). These are useful substitutes when 1266 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1266?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1266.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1266 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.

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