1305 — Merlin
Purples family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1305? This dark, muted purple shade (Merlin) is hex #382D46, RGB 56, 45, 70. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1305
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 1305
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1305
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1305 (Merlin) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1305
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1305, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works 1305 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1305
A dark, muted entry in the purples family, Weeks Dye Works 1305 carries the name Merlin with blue-violet tones. Stitchers describe its character as dark and steady, perfect for lilac patterns and galaxy motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on lavender fields and royal motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1305?
Weeks Dye Works 1305 is called Merlin. It's a dark purple shade (hex #382D46, RGB 56, 45, 70) in the purples family, commonly used for wisteria, amethyst tones, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1305?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1305 (Merlin) is DMC 29 (Eggplant) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 64%) and DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 56%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1305?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1305 are 2103 Pea Coat (ΔE 4.02), 1306 Navy (ΔE 6.83), and 3900 Kohl (ΔE 7.24). These are useful substitutes when 1305 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1305?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1305 (Merlin) for charts featuring wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1305 (Merlin) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1305 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.