1296 — Dolphin
Grays family#7E807D
Weeks Dye Works 1296 — Dolphin — has hex #7E807D and RGB 126, 128, 125. This medium, 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1296
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1296
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 1296
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1296
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1296 (Dolphin) 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 1301a (Battle Axe) is so near (ΔE 0.67), 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 1296
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1296, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works1296 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1296
Weeks Dye Works 1296 (Dolphin) is a medium, subdued shade in the grays family. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits rabbit fur and shading particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with outlines or urban scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1296 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1296 (Dolphin) is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #7E807D and RGB 126, 128, 125. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1296?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1296 (Dolphin) is DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 169 (Pewter light, 76%) and DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 67%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1296?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1296 are 1301a Battle Axe (ΔE 0.67), 1154 Graphite (ΔE 8.24), and 1251 Hosta (ΔE 8.99). These are useful substitutes when 1296 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1296?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1296 (Dolphin) when your project calls for cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1296.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1296 (Dolphin) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1296 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.