1281 — Mallard
Teals family#558A88
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1281 (Mallard), a medium, muted teal shade with hex #558A88 and RGB 85, 138, 136. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1281
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1281
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 1281
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1281
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 1281 (Mallard) 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 1281
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1281, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works1281 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1281
Known as Mallard, Weeks Dye Works 1281 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the teals family. The restrained and earthy mood of this color makes it a natural fit for mermaid motifs and sea glass tones. Expect to see it used in tidepool patterns and water and sky across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1281 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1281 is Mallard — a medium teal thread (hex #558A88, RGB 85, 138, 136). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1281?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1281 (Mallard) is DMC 3849 (Teal Green light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 597 (Turquoise, 66%) and DMC 3816 (Celadon Green, 59%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1281?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1281 are 2112 Glacial Melt (ΔE 6.41), 1284 Cadet (ΔE 6.79), and 2152 Kentucky Bluegrass (ΔE 7.56). These are useful substitutes when 1281 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1281 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1281 (Mallard) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1281.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1281 (Mallard) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1281 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.