1276 — Blue Spruce
Greens family#5D6F4B
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1276? It's Blue Spruce, a medium-dark green shade (#5D6F4B / RGB 93, 111, 75). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1276
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1276
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 1276
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1276
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce) 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 2168 (Monkey Grass) is so near (ΔE 3.19), 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 1276
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1276, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works1276 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1276
Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cactus motifs or shamrock designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1276 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #5D6F4B and RGB 93, 111, 75. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1276?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce) is DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 69%) and DMC 3346 (Hunter Green, 67%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1276?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1276 are 2168 Monkey Grass (ΔE 3.19), 2156 Hunter (ΔE 5.76), and 1277 Collards (ΔE 8.03). These are useful substitutes when 1276 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1276?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1276.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1276 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.