1303 — Charcoal
Blacks family#302F31
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1303? It's Charcoal, a dark black shade (#302F31 / RGB 48, 47, 49). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1303
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1303
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 1303
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1303
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Weeks Dye Works 1303 (Charcoal) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
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.
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 Works1303 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, dark member of the blacks family. The shade reads as bold and brooding — 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 dark shade in the blacks family with hex #302F31 and RGB 48, 47, 49. 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 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 72%) and DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark, 66%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1303?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1303 are 1304 Onyx (ΔE 6.28), 1298 Gunmetal (ΔE 7.36), and 3900 Kohl (ΔE 7.43). 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 dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1303.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1303 (Charcoal) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1303 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.