1280 — Verdigris
Greens family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1280? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Verdigris) is hex #597254, RGB 89, 114, 84. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1280
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 1280
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1280
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1280 (Verdigris) 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 2171 (Emerald) is so near (ΔE 1.92), 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 1280
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1280, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 1280 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1280
Weeks Dye Works 1280 is the floss known as Verdigris: a muted, medium-dark member of the greens family with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and grounded, perfect for shamrock designs and frog patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on moss textures and avocado themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1280 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1280 (Verdigris) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #597254 and RGB 89, 114, 84. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1280?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1280 (Verdigris) is DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium, 74%) and DMC 502 (Blue Green, 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1280?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1280 are 2171 Emerald (ΔE 1.92), 2206 Pistachio (ΔE 3.86), and 1274 Terrapin (ΔE 5.17). These are useful substitutes when 1280 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1280?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1280 (Verdigris) when your project calls for landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1280.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1280 (Verdigris) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1280 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.