1299 — Porpoise
Grays family
Weeks Dye Works 1299 (Porpoise) is a medium-dark, subdued gray shade with hex code #68645B and RGB values 104, 100, 91. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1299
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 1299
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1299
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 1299 (Porpoise) 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 1299
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1299, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1299 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1299
Weeks Dye Works 1299 is the floss known as Porpoise: a subdued, medium-dark member of the grays family. Its deep and grounded presence shines in urban scenes and neutral backgrounds alike. Pull this thread for castle walls or elephant motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1299 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1299 (Porpoise) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #68645B and RGB 104, 100, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring storm cloud accents and slate textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1299?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1299 (Porpoise) is DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 74%) and DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood, 70%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1299?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1299 are 1154 Graphite (ΔE 3.41), 1150 Spanish Moss (ΔE 4.45), and 1295 Blackboard (ΔE 6.39). These are useful substitutes when 1299 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1299?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1299 (Porpoise) when your project calls for storm cloud accents, slate textures, rabbit fur, shading. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1299.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1299 (Porpoise) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1299 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.