1282 — Ocean
Teals family#147C88
Weeks Dye Works 1282 (Ocean) is a medium-dark, vivid teal shade with hex code #147C88 and RGB values 20, 124, 136. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1282
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1282
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 1282
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1282
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works 1282 (Ocean) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1282 (Ocean) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 4107 (Confetti), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.9). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1282
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1282, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works1282 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1282
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the teals family, Weeks Dye Works 1282 carries the name Ocean. Its strong and rich presence shines in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns alike. Pull this thread for water and sky or tropical motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1282?
Weeks Dye Works 1282 is called Ocean. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #147C88, RGB 20, 124, 136) in the teals family, commonly used for peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1282?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1282 (Ocean) is DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3848 (Teal Green medium, 58%) and DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark, 55%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1282?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1282 are 4107 Confetti (ΔE 2.9), 3960 Teal Frost (ΔE 7.54), and 2142 Islamorada (ΔE 7.54). These are useful substitutes when 1282 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1282?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1282 (Ocean) for charts featuring peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1282 (Ocean) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1282 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.