1277 — Collards
Greens family#535A34
Weeks Dye Works 1277 — Collards — has hex #535A34 and RGB 83, 90, 52. This medium-dark, muted green 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1277
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1277
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 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.
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.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works1277 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1277
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1277, Collards — a muted, medium-dark thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its tone is somber and rich, making it a popular choice for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for shamrock designs or frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1277 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1277 is Collards — a medium-dark green thread (hex #535A34, RGB 83, 90, 52). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1277?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1277 (Collards) is DMC 937 (Avocado Green medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 76%) and DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 76%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1277?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1277 are 2159 Seaweed (ΔE 4.73), 1276 Blue Spruce (ΔE 8.03), and 2202 Bullfrog (ΔE 8.33). 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 nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. 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.