1279 — Holly
Teals family#0D4B30
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1279 (Holly), a dark, vivid teal shade with hex #0D4B30 and RGB 13, 75, 48. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1279
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1279
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 1279
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1279
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Very dark shades like Weeks Dye Works 1279 (Holly) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1279 (Holly) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1279
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1279, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works1279 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1279
Weeks Dye Works 1279 is the floss known as Holly: a vivid, dark member of the teals family. The bold and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to turtle designs and mermaid motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for sea glass tones and tidepool patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1279 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1279 (Holly) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #0D4B30 and RGB 13, 75, 48. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1279?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1279 (Holly) is DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 986 (Forest Green very dark, 77%) and DMC 561 (Jade very dark, 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1279?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1279 are 2158 Juniper (ΔE 10.6), 2153 Cypress (ΔE 12.22), and 1283 Mount. Mist (var) (ΔE 12.99). These are useful substitutes when 1279 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1279?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1279 (Holly) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1279.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1279 (Holly) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1279 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.