1286 — Salt Glaze (obsolete
Grays family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1286 (Salt Glaze (obsolete), a medium, subdued gray shade with hex #898687 and RGB 137, 134, 135. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1286
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 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 (obsolete) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1174 (Tin Roof) is so near (ΔE 2.25), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
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.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1286 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1286
Weeks Dye Works 1286 is the floss known as Salt Glaze (obsolete: a subdued, medium member of the grays family. The warm and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to urban scenes and neutral backgrounds. Stitchers frequently choose it for castle walls and elephant motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1286 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1286 (Salt Glaze (obsolete) is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #898687 and RGB 137, 134, 135. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring storm cloud accents and slate textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1286?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1286 (Salt Glaze (obsolete) is DMC 03 (Medium Tin) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 318 (Steel Grey light, 62%) and DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 59%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1286?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1286 are 1174 Tin Roof (ΔE 2.25), 4133 Old Glory (ΔE 5.65), and 1171 Dove (ΔE 5.94). 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 (obsolete) when your project calls for storm cloud accents, slate textures, rabbit fur, shading. 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 (obsolete) 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.