1285 — Twilight
Blues family#1A4655
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1285? This dark, vivid blue shade (Twilight) is hex #1A4655, RGB 26, 70, 85. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1285
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1285
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 1285
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1285
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1285 (Twilight) 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 2104 (Deep Sea), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.16). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1285
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1285, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works1285 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1285
Twilight (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1285) is a dark, vivid shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. With a striking and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in water and denim textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1285?
Weeks Dye Works 1285 is called Twilight. It's a dark blue shade (hex #1A4655, RGB 26, 70, 85) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1285?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1285 (Twilight) is DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark, 75%) and DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark, 64%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1285?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1285 are 2104 Deep Sea (ΔE 3.16), 3940 Okefenokee (ΔE 6.79), and 1283 Mount. Mist (var) (ΔE 9.34). These are useful substitutes when 1285 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1285?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1285 (Twilight) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The 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 1285 (Twilight) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1285 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.