1291 — Basil
Grays family
Weeks Dye Works 1291 — Basil — has hex #6D5F69 and RGB 109, 95, 105. This medium-dark, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1291
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 1291
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1291
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1291 (Basil) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1291
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1291, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1291 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1291
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1291, Basil — a subdued, medium-dark thread in the grays family. Its tone is somber and rich, making it a popular choice for cobblestone paths and industrial designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for wolf patterns or storm cloud accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1291 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1291 is Basil — a medium-dark gray thread (hex #6D5F69, RGB 109, 95, 105). It shows up most in outlines and urban scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1291?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1291 (Basil) is DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 65%) and DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 60%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1291?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1291 are 2101 Miami (obsolete) (ΔE 3.65), 1313 Purple Haze (ΔE 4.26), and 4139 Bethlehem (ΔE 6.81). These are useful substitutes when 1291 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1291 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1291 (Basil) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1291.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1291 (Basil) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1291 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.