1289 — Stepping Stone
Reds family#58383C
Weeks Dye Works 1289 — Stepping Stone — has hex #58383C and RGB 88, 56, 60. This medium-dark, muted red 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1289
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1289
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 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.
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.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works1289 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1289
Weeks Dye Works 1289 (Stepping Stone) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a deep and grounded feel that suits valentines and poppies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cardinal birds or apple motifs 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 reds family with hex #58383C and RGB 88, 56, 60. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1289?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1289 (Stepping Stone) is DMC 779 (Cocoa dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 73%) and DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark, 70%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1289?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1289 are 1319 Acai Berry (ΔE 5.71), 4129 Swamp Water (ΔE 8.65), and 1272 Tatanka (ΔE 8.88). 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 roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. 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.