1280 — Verdigris
Greens family#86A68C
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1280? This medium-light, muted green shade (Verdigris) is hex #86A68C, RGB 134, 166, 140. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1280
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1280
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 1280
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1280
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
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 Works1280 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-light member of the greens family with cool forest tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, 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-light shade in the greens family with hex #86A68C and RGB 134, 166, 140. 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 3817 (Celadon Green light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 503 (Blue Green medium, 78%) and DMC 3813 (Blue Green light, 78%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1280?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1280 are 2171 Emerald (ΔE 3.88), 2166 Bayberry (ΔE 4.31), and 2181 Cactus (ΔE 6.3). 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-light 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.