1272 — Tatanka
Reds family#3D241F
Weeks Dye Works 1272 — Tatanka — has hex #3D241F and RGB 61, 36, 31. This dark, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1272
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1272
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 1272
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1272
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Weeks Dye Works 1272 (Tatanka) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1272 (Tatanka) 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 1272
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1272, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works1272 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1272
Tatanka (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1272) is a dark, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. It has a dark and rich feel that suits hearts and holiday designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with bold accents or berries for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1272?
Weeks Dye Works 1272 is called Tatanka. It's a dark red shade (hex #3D241F, RGB 61, 36, 31) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1272?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1272 (Tatanka) is DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 79%) and DMC 898 (Coffee Brown very dark, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1272?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1272 are 4129 Swamp Water (ΔE 7.24), 1268 Molasses (ΔE 7.48), and 1289 Stepping Stone (ΔE 8.88). These are useful substitutes when 1272 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1272?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1272 (Tatanka) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1272 (Tatanka) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1272 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.