1301 — Julian (obsolete)
Grays family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1301 (Julian (obsolete)), a medium, subdued gray shade with hex #8D8A7A and RGB 141, 138, 122. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1301
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 1301
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1301
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1301 (Julian (obsolete)) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1301
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1301, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1301 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1301
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1301, Julian (obsolete) — a subdued, medium thread in the grays family. The restrained and earthy character of this shade lends itself well to cobblestone paths and industrial designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for wolf patterns and storm cloud accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1301 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1301 is Julian (obsolete) — a medium gray thread (hex #8D8A7A, RGB 141, 138, 122). It shows up most in outlines and urban scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1301?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1301 (Julian (obsolete)) is DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 75%) and DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 70%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1301?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1301 are 1196 Taupe (ΔE 4.34), 1256 Thyme (ΔE 4.38), and 1281 Mallard (obsolete) (ΔE 5.46). These are useful substitutes when 1301 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1301 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1301 (Julian (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1301.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1301 (Julian (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1301 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.