1305 — Merlin
Blues family#191441
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1305? This dark, vivid blue shade (Merlin) is hex #191441, RGB 25, 20, 65. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1305
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1305
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 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.
Because it is so deep, Weeks Dye Works 1305 (Merlin) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
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.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works1305 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1305
A dark, vivid entry in the blues family, Weeks Dye Works 1305 carries the name Merlin with deep blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as striking and rich, perfect for porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms. It blends comfortably into projects centered on skies and water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1305?
Weeks Dye Works 1305 is called Merlin. It's a dark blue shade (hex #191441, RGB 25, 20, 65) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, 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 820 (Royal Blue very dark) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 64%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 57%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1305?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1305 are 2338 Purple Rain (ΔE 6.77), 1309 Michael's Navy (ΔE 7.8), and 2331 Violet (ΔE 9.23). 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 winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1305 (Merlin) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1305 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.