1306 — Navy
Blues family#04345C
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1306 (Navy), a dark, highly saturated blue shade with hex #04345C and RGB 4, 52, 92. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1306
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1306
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 1306
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1306
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 1306 (Navy) 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 1306 (Navy) 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 1307 (Americana) is so near (ΔE 2.67), 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 1306
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1306, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works1306 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1306
Weeks Dye Works 1306 (Navy) is a dark, highly saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. The bold and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hydrangea blooms and skies. Expect to see it used in water and denim textures across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1306 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1306 (Navy) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #04345C and RGB 4, 52, 92. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1306?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1306 (Navy) is DMC 3842 (Wedgewood dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 803 (Baby Blue ultra very dark, 80%) and DMC 824 (Blue very dark, 78%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1306?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1306 are 1307 Americana (ΔE 2.67), 4117 Father's Day (ΔE 5.39), and 2107a Blue Suede (ΔE 6.37). These are useful substitutes when 1306 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1306?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1306 (Navy) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1306.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1306 (Navy) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1306 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.