Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1285 — Twilight

Blues family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1285? This medium-dark, subdued blue shade (Twilight) is hex #3F4452, RGB 63, 68, 82. 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.

Hex
#3F4452
RGB
63, 68, 82
HSL
224°, 13%, 28%
Lab
28.9, 1.5, -9.1
Lightness
28%
Dark
Saturation
13%
Neutral
Hue
224°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1285

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1285 Twilight

Sullivans

Pewter Grey 45058 83% Good
Grey Green Dark 45384 68% Approx
Antique Blue Dark 45273 66% Approx
Ash Grey Very Light 45121 57% Fair
Pewter Grey Dark 45089 52% Fair

Crescent Colours

Tartan Plaid 073 83% Good
Nighty Nite 160 65% Approx
Blacksmith Blue 187 65% Approx
Blue Moon 005 60% Fair
Wavy Navy 075 57% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1285

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Weeks Dye Works 1285 Twilight
Fathom Weeks Dye Works 2102 Very close ΔE 3.93 Battleship Weeks Dye Works 2108 Noticeable ΔE 5.69 Gunmetal Weeks Dye Works 1298 Noticeable ΔE 6.22 Kohl Weeks Dye Works 3900 Noticeable ΔE 7.73 Shepard's Blue Weeks Dye Works 2108a Noticeable ΔE 8.04 Navy Weeks Dye Works 1306 Noticeable ΔE 8.23 Deep Sea Weeks Dye Works 2104 Noticeable ΔE 9.03 Father's Day Weeks Dye Works 4117 Noticeable ΔE 9.83

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1285

On white fabric
9.7:1
On dark fabric
2.2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

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 notes

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.

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
1285
1271 Bark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
1285
1298 Gunmetal 4117 Father's Day
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
1285
1237 Swiss Chocolate 3950 Chesapeake
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
1285
2108a Shepard's Blue 4149 Beach Comber 4125 Snowflake

Blues Family

Weeks Dye Works 1285 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

1285 Twilight 1285 4127 Mermaid 4127 1309 Michael's Navy 1309 2108a Shepard's Blue 2108a 1307 Americana 1307 4117 Father's Day 4117 2102 Fathom 2102 1306 Navy 1306 2104 Deep Sea 2104 2103 Pea Coat 2103

About Weeks Dye Works 1285

Twilight (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1285) is a medium-dark, subdued shade from the blues family with true blue tones. With a muted and intense 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 medium-dark blue shade (hex #3F4452, RGB 63, 68, 82) 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 413 (Pewter Grey dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 72%) and DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark, 68%).

What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1285?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1285 are 2102 Fathom (ΔE 3.93), 2108 Battleship (ΔE 5.69), and 1298 Gunmetal (ΔE 6.22). 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 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 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.

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