1302 — Pelican Grey
Browns family#7A6B55
Weeks Dye Works 1302 (Pelican Grey) is a medium, muted brown shade with hex code #7A6B55 and RGB values 122, 107, 85. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1302
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1302
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 1302
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1302
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Weeks Dye Works 1302 (Pelican Grey) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1302 (Pelican Grey) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1259 (Pamilco), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.08). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1302
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1302 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1302
Pelican Grey (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1302) is a medium, muted shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. This thread brings a steady and quiet presence to projects featuring leather accents or horse designs. Look for it in charts that feature cinnamon motifs or bark patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1302?
Weeks Dye Works 1302 is called Pelican Grey. It's a medium brown shade (hex #7A6B55, RGB 122, 107, 85) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1302?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1302 (Pelican Grey) is DMC 640 (Beige Grey very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 07 (Driftwood, 69%) and DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1302?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1302 are 1259 Pamilco (ΔE 3.08), 2199 Tarragon (ΔE 5.72), and 1239 Flatfish (ΔE 5.8). These are useful substitutes when 1302 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1302?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1302 (Pelican Grey) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1302 (Pelican Grey) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1302 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.