1271 — Bark
Yellows family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1271? It's Bark, a dark yellow shade (#4E482E / RGB 78, 72, 46). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1271
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 1271
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1271
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 threads like Weeks Dye Works 1271 (Bark) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1271
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1271, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1271 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1271
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1271, Bark — a muted, dark thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as dramatic and quiet — a go-to choice for sunflowers and highlights. It also turns up in patterns built around warm backgrounds and golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1271 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1271 is Bark — a dark yellow thread (hex #4E482E, RGB 78, 72, 46). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1271?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1271 (Bark) is DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark, 70%) and DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 66%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1271?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1271 are 1277 Collards (ΔE 5.07), 1276 Blue Spruce (ΔE 6.08), and 1230 Havana (ΔE 6.09). These are useful substitutes when 1271 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1271 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1271 (Bark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1271.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1271 (Bark) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1271 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.