1298 — Gunmetal
Blacks family#484246
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1298 (Gunmetal), a medium-dark, subdued black shade with hex #484246 and RGB 72, 66, 70. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1298
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1298
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 1298
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1298
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1298 (Gunmetal) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1298
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1298, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Weeks Dye Works1298 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1298
Gunmetal (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1298) is a medium-dark, subdued shade from the blacks family. The muted and intense mood of this color makes it a natural fit for lettering and bold contrast. Expect to see it used in dramatic backgrounds and wrought iron across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1298?
Weeks Dye Works 1298 is called Gunmetal. It's a medium-dark black shade (hex #484246, RGB 72, 66, 70) in the blacks family, commonly used for cat designs, crow motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1298?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1298 (Gunmetal) is DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark, 67%) and DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light, 60%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1298?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1298 are 1303 Charcoal (ΔE 7.36), 4129 Swamp Water (ΔE 9.02), and 1317 Eggplant (ΔE 9.45). These are useful substitutes when 1298 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1298?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1298 (Gunmetal) for charts featuring cat designs, crow motifs, gothic accents, shadow textures. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1298 (Gunmetal) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1298 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.