1304 — Onyx
Browns family#241F1C
Weeks Dye Works 1304 — Onyx — has hex #241F1C and RGB 36, 31, 28. This dark, subdued brown thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1304
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1304
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 1304
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1304
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Weeks Dye Works 1304 (Onyx) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1304 (Onyx) 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 1304
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1304, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1304 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1304
Known as Onyx, Weeks Dye Works 1304 is a dark, subdued shade sitting in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. It has a dramatic and quiet feel that suits cinnamon motifs and bark patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with gingerbread themes or tree trunks for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1304 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1304 is Onyx — a dark brown thread (hex #241F1C, RGB 36, 31, 28). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1304?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1304 (Onyx) is DMC 3371 (Black Brown) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 310 (Black, 67%) and DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark, 55%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1304?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1304 are 3900 Kohl (ΔE 5.41), 3910 Mascara (ΔE 6.14), and 1303 Charcoal (ΔE 6.28). These are useful substitutes when 1304 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1304 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1304 (Onyx) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1304.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1304 (Onyx) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1304 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.