1290 — River Otter
Browns family#7B5F4D
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1290? It's River Otter, a medium-dark brown shade (#7B5F4D / RGB 123, 95, 77). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1290
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1290
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 1290
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1290
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1290 (River Otter) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1290 (River Otter) 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 1290
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1290, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1290 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1290
Weeks Dye Works 1290 (River Otter) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching leather accents or horse designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1290 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1290 (River Otter) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #7B5F4D and RGB 123, 95, 77. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1290?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1290 (River Otter) is DMC 840 (Beige Brown medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 07 (Driftwood, 79%) and DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige dark, 76%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1290?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1290 are 1239 Flatfish (ΔE 7.24), 1302 Pelican Grey (ΔE 7.95), and 1233 Cocoa (ΔE 8.12). These are useful substitutes when 1290 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1290?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1290 (River Otter) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1290.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1290 (River Otter) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1290 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.