Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1300 — Seagull

Grays family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1300? This medium, subdued gray shade (Seagull) is hex #857B70, RGB 133, 123, 112. 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.

Hex
#857B70
RGB
133, 123, 112
HSL
31°, 9%, 48%
Lab
52.2, 1.8, 7.4
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
9%
Neutral
Hue
31°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1300

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1300 Seagull

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

On white fabric
4.1:1
On dark fabric
5.1:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Grays Family

Weeks Dye Works 1300 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1300

Weeks Dye Works 1300 (Seagull) is a medium, subdued shade in the grays family. With a warm and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in elephant motifs and cobblestone paths. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring industrial designs and wolf patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1300 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1300 (Seagull) is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #857B70 and RGB 133, 123, 112. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring shading and outlines.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1300?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1300 (Seagull) is DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 70%) and DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 60%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1300?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1300 are 1256 Thyme (ΔE 3.21), 1290 River Otter (ΔE 3.64), and 1186 Wisteria (obsolete) (ΔE 4.51). 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 shading, outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds. Its medium 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.