1270 — Rum Raisin
Reds family#4F181E
Weeks Dye Works 1270 (Rum Raisin) is a dark, vivid red shade with hex code #4F181E and RGB values 79, 24, 30. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1270
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1270
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 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.
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 Works1270 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1270
Weeks Dye Works 1270 (Rum Raisin) is a dark, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a bold and saturated 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 #4F181E and RGB 79, 24, 30. 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 814 (Garnet dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark, 79%) and DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 77%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1270?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1270 are 3860 Crimson (ΔE 5.57), 1323 Cranberry Ice (ΔE 7.54), and 1267 Kris' Bon Bons (ΔE 7.97). 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.