1270 — Rum Raisin
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 1270 (Rum Raisin) is a dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #522921 and RGB values 82, 41, 33. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1270
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 1270
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1270
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1270 (Rum Raisin) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1331 (Brick) is so near (ΔE 2.42), 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 1270
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1270, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 1270 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1270
Weeks Dye Works 1270 (Rum Raisin) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. This thread brings a bold and dramatic presence to projects featuring tomato patterns or roses. Look for it in charts that feature hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1270 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1270 (Rum Raisin) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #522921 and RGB 82, 41, 33. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1270?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1270 (Rum Raisin) is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark, 77%) and DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark, 76%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1270?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1270 are 1331 Brick (ΔE 2.42), 1333 Lancaster Red (ΔE 5.59), and 3860 Crimson (ΔE 6.63). These are useful substitutes when 1270 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1270?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1270 (Rum Raisin) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1270.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1270 (Rum Raisin) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1270 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.