1268 — Molasses
Browns family#523424
Weeks Dye Works 1268 (Molasses) is a dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #523424 and RGB values 82, 52, 36. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1268
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1268
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 1268
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1268
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1268 (Molasses) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1268
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1268, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1268 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1268
A dark, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, Weeks Dye Works 1268 carries the name Molasses with warm chocolate tones. Its dark and rich presence shines in bark patterns and gingerbread themes alike. Pull this thread for tree trunks or earth tones when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1268?
Weeks Dye Works 1268 is called Molasses. It's a dark brown shade (hex #523424, RGB 82, 52, 36) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1268?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1268 (Molasses) is DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 898 (Coffee Brown very dark, 85%) and DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1268?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1268 are 4129 Swamp Water (ΔE 5.47), 1326 Rust (ΔE 6.41), and 1272 Tatanka (ΔE 7.48). These are useful substitutes when 1268 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1268?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1268 (Molasses) for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1268 (Molasses) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1268 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.