1277 — Collards
Yellows family
Weeks Dye Works 1277 — Collards — has hex #4B4E33 and RGB 75, 78, 51. This medium-dark, muted yellow thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1277
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 1277
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1277
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 1277 (Collards) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1277 (Collards) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1276 (Blue Spruce) (ΔE 1.85) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1277
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1277, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1277 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1277
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1277, Collards — a muted, medium-dark thread in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. Its tone is somber and rich, making it a popular choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1277 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1277 is Collards — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #4B4E33, RGB 75, 78, 51). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1277?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1277 (Collards) is DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark, 84%) and DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark, 80%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1277?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1277 are 1276 Blue Spruce (ΔE 1.85), 2200 Kudzu (ΔE 3.19), and 1271 Bark (ΔE 5.07). These are useful substitutes when 1277 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1277 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1277 (Collards) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. 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 1277.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1277 (Collards) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1277 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.