1286 — Salt Glaze
Blues family#6285A4
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1286 (Salt Glaze), a medium, muted blue shade with hex #6285A4 and RGB 98, 133, 164. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1286
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1286
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 1286
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1286
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1286 (Salt Glaze) 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 1286
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1286, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works1286 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1286
Weeks Dye Works 1286 is the floss known as Salt Glaze: a muted, medium member of the blues family with sky blue tones. The warm and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. Stitchers frequently choose it for nautical themes and winter scenes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1286 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1286 (Salt Glaze) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #6285A4 and RGB 98, 133, 164. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1286?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1286 (Salt Glaze) is DMC 932 (Antique Blue light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 809 (Delft Blue, 73%) and DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium, 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1286?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1286 are 2111 Sky (ΔE 3.69), 2113 Union Blue (ΔE 4.58), and 2104a Winnie B Blue (ΔE 5.47). These are useful substitutes when 1286 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1286?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1286 (Salt Glaze) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1286.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1286 (Salt Glaze) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1286 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.