1289 — Stepping Stone
Grays family
Weeks Dye Works 1289 — Stepping Stone — has hex #594C50 and RGB 89, 76, 80. This medium-dark, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1289
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 1289
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1289
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 1289 (Stepping Stone) 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 4139 (Bethlehem) is so near (ΔE 2.62), 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 1289
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1289, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1289 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1289
Weeks Dye Works 1289 (Stepping Stone) is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the grays family. It has a deep and grounded feel that suits elephant motifs and cobblestone paths particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with industrial designs or wolf patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1289 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1289 (Stepping Stone) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #594C50 and RGB 89, 76, 80. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring shading and outlines.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1289?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1289 (Stepping Stone) is DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3860 (Cocoa, 57%) and DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 56%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1289?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1289 are 4139 Bethlehem (ΔE 2.62), 1311 Taffeta (ΔE 5.18), and 1298 Gunmetal (ΔE 5.21). These are useful substitutes when 1289 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1289?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1289 (Stepping Stone) when your project calls for shading, outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1289.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1289 (Stepping Stone) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1289 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.