1274 — Terrapin
Yellows family#4F4B35
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1274 (Terrapin), a medium-dark, muted yellow shade with hex #4F4B35 and RGB 79, 75, 53. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1274
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1274
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 1274
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1274
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 1274 (Terrapin) 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 1274
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1274, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works1274 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1274
Known as Terrapin, Weeks Dye Works 1274 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The somber and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for golden accents and stars. Expect to see it used in honey themes and wheat fields across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1274 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1274 is Terrapin — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #4F4B35, RGB 79, 75, 53). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1274?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1274 (Terrapin) is DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark, 68%) and DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 68%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1274?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1274 are 1266 Caper (ΔE 7.09), 1271 Bark (ΔE 7.58), and 2159 Seaweed (ΔE 7.87). These are useful substitutes when 1274 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1274 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1274 (Terrapin) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1274.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1274 (Terrapin) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1274 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.