1288 — River Rock
Browns family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1288? It's River Rock, a medium-dark brown shade (#584D3E / RGB 88, 77, 62). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1288
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.78). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 1288 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1288
A medium-dark, muted entry in the browns family, Weeks Dye Works 1288 carries the name River Rock with earthy sienna tones. The shade reads as muted and intense — a go-to choice for wooden textures and coffee themes. It also turns up in patterns built around rustic designs and leather accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1288?
Weeks Dye Works 1288 is called River Rock. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #584D3E, RGB 88, 77, 62) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, 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 3787 (Brown Grey dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark, 76%) and DMC 610 (Drab Brown dark, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1288?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1288 are 1266 Caper (ΔE 2.78), 1273 Grape Vine (ΔE 5.12), and 1303 Charcoal (ΔE 5.19). 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 gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. 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 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.