Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1276 — Blue Spruce

Yellows family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1276? It's Blue Spruce, a medium-dark yellow shade (#4E523A / RGB 78, 82, 58). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#4E523A
RGB
78, 82, 58
HSL
70°, 17%, 27%
Lab
33.9, -6.3, 13.6
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
17%
Neutral
Hue
70°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1276

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1276 Blue Spruce

Sullivans

Pine Green Dark 45348 82% Good
Pine Green Medium 45349 70% Approx
Brown Grey Dark 45395 68% Approx
Avocado Green 45104 64% Fair
Fern Green Dark 45117 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Steamed Broccoli 181 87% Good
Desert Mesquite 066 84% Good
Hickory Sticks 166 81% Good
Spinach 029 67% Approx
Balsam Fir 157 67% Approx

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

On white fabric
8.1:1
On dark fabric
2.6:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
charcoal

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 notes

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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 1277 (Collards) is so near (ΔE 1.85), 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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Yellows Family

Weeks Dye Works 1276 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1276

Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching daffodils or lemon motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1276 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce) is a medium-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #4E523A and RGB 78, 82, 58. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1276?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce) is DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark, 82%) and DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark, 78%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1276?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1276 are 1277 Collards (ΔE 1.85), 2200 Kudzu (ΔE 2.31), and 2159 Seaweed (ΔE 4.44). 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 sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. 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.