1303 — Charcoal
Blacks family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1303? It's Charcoal, a medium-dark black shade (#514E47 / RGB 81, 78, 71). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1303
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 1303
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1303
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 1303 (Charcoal) 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 1266 (Caper) is so near (ΔE 2.94), 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 1303
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1303, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Weeks Dye Works 1303 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1303
Weeks Dye Works 1303 is the floss known as Charcoal: a subdued, medium-dark member of the blacks family. The shade reads as deep and grounded — a go-to choice for cat designs and crow motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around gothic accents and shadow textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1303 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1303 (Charcoal) is a medium-dark shade in the blacks family with hex #514E47 and RGB 81, 78, 71. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring dramatic backgrounds and wrought iron.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1303?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1303 (Charcoal) is DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark, 80%) and DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 69%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1303?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1303 are 1266 Caper (ΔE 2.94), 4129 Swamp Water (ΔE 4.58), and 1288 River Rock (ΔE 5.19). These are useful substitutes when 1303 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1303?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1303 (Charcoal) when your project calls for dramatic backgrounds, wrought iron, night skies, silhouettes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1303.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1303 (Charcoal) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1303 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.