1283 — Mount. Mist (var)
Teals family#203B39
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1283? It's Mount. Mist (var), a dark teal shade (#203B39 / RGB 32, 59, 57). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1283
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1283
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 1283
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1283
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Weeks Dye Works 1283 (Mount. Mist (var)) 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 1283 (Mount. Mist (var)) 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 1283
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1283, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works1283 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1283
Weeks Dye Works 1283 (Mount. Mist (var)) is a dark, muted shade in the teals family. Expect a bold and brooding look that suits tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tropical motifs or cool accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1283 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1283 (Mount. Mist (var)) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #203B39 and RGB 32, 59, 57. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1283?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1283 (Mount. Mist (var)) is DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark, 74%) and DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 56%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1283?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1283 are 3940 Okefenokee (ΔE 3.54), 3950 Chesapeake (ΔE 5.48), and 2103 Pea Coat (ΔE 8.6). These are useful substitutes when 1283 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1283?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1283 (Mount. Mist (var)) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1283.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1283 (Mount. Mist (var)) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1283 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.