Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1267 — Kris' Bon Bons

Reds family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 1267 (Kris' Bon Bons), a medium, muted red shade with hex #977064 and RGB 151, 112, 100. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#977064
RGB
151, 112, 100
HSL
14°, 20%, 49%
Lab
50.8, 13.7, 12.7
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
20%
Neutral
Hue
14°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1267

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

Weeks Dye Works 1267 Kris' Bon Bons

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1267

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1267

On white fabric
4.4:1
On dark fabric
4.8:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1267 (Kris' Bon Bons) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Weeks Dye Works 1267 (Kris' Bon Bons) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1330 (Baked Apple) (ΔE 2.63) — 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 1267

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1267, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Weeks Dye Works 1267 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1267

Known as Kris' Bon Bons, Weeks Dye Works 1267 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the reds family with red-orange tones. The restrained and earthy mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ladybug designs and barn scenes. Expect to see it used in tomato patterns and roses across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 1267 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 1267 is Kris' Bon Bons — a medium red thread (hex #977064, RGB 151, 112, 100). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1267?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1267 (Kris' Bon Bons) is DMC 3861 (Cocoa light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 74%) and DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 68%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1267?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1267 are 1330 Baked Apple (ΔE 2.63), 1332 Red Pear (ΔE 4.42), and 1126 Coleus (obsolete) (ΔE 4.47). These are useful substitutes when 1267 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 1267 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 1267 (Kris' Bon Bons) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. 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 1267.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1267 (Kris' Bon Bons) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1267 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.