1288 — River Rock
Reds family#835F5D
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1288? It's River Rock, a medium red shade (#835F5D / RGB 131, 95, 93). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1288
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1288
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 1288
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1288
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 1288 (River Rock) 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 1288
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1288, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works1288 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1288
A medium, muted entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 1288 carries the name River Rock with true red tones. The shade reads as steady and quiet — a go-to choice for berries and valentines. It also turns up in patterns built around poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1288?
Weeks Dye Works 1288 is called River Rock. It's a medium red shade (hex #835F5D, RGB 131, 95, 93) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1288?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1288 (River Rock) is DMC 3861 (Cocoa light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3860 (Cocoa, 68%) and DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1288?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1288 are 1290 River Otter (ΔE 8.99), 1300a Chia (ΔE 10.68), and 1313 Purple Haze (ΔE 10.9). These are useful substitutes when 1288 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1288?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1288 (River Rock) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1288 (River Rock) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1288 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.