1300 — Seagull
Browns family#B1A297
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1300? This medium-light, subdued brown shade (Seagull) is hex #B1A297, RGB 177, 162, 151. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1300
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1300
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 1300
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1300
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 1300 (Seagull) 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 1300 (Seagull) 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 1153 (Galvanized) is so near (ΔE 2.66), 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 1300
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1300, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1300 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1300
Weeks Dye Works 1300 (Seagull) is a medium-light, subdued shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. With a balanced and quiet quality, this thread works beautifully in coffee themes and rustic designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring leather accents and horse designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1300 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1300 (Seagull) is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #B1A297 and RGB 177, 162, 151. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1300?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1300 (Seagull) is DMC 06 (Medium Light Driftwood) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 81%) and DMC 453 (Shell Grey light, 78%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1300?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1300 are 1153 Galvanized (ΔE 2.66), 1221 Latte (ΔE 2.85), and 1151 Pebble (ΔE 3.95). These are useful substitutes when 1300 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1300?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1300 (Seagull) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1300.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1300 (Seagull) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1300 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.