1284 — Cadet
Teals family
Weeks Dye Works 1284 — Cadet — has hex #62777A and RGB 98, 119, 122. This medium, subdued teal thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1284
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 1284
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1284
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1284 (Cadet) 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 1284
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1284, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works 1284 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1284
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1284, Cadet — a subdued, medium thread in the teals family. Its tone is restrained and earthy, making it a popular choice for water and sky and tropical motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cool accents or nature themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1284 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1284 is Cadet — a medium teal thread (hex #62777A, RGB 98, 119, 122). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1284?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1284 (Cadet) is DMC 926 (Grey Green medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 169 (Pewter light, 77%) and DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark, 51%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1284?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1284 are 2116 Blue Fescue (obsolet (ΔE 3.72), 2110 Jay Bird (ΔE 4.55), and 2112 Glacial Melt (ΔE 6.28). These are useful substitutes when 1284 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1284 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1284 (Cadet) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. 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 1284.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1284 (Cadet) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1284 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.