1306 — Navy
Blues family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1306 (Navy), a medium-dark, muted blue shade with hex #303552 and RGB 48, 53, 82. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1306
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 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.
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.
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 Works 1306 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1306
Weeks Dye Works 1306 (Navy) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the blues family with true blue tones. The deep and grounded 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 medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #303552 and RGB 48, 53, 82. 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 336 (Navy Blue) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 79%) and DMC 803 (Baby Blue ultra very dark, 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1306?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1306 are 2104 Deep Sea (ΔE 3.83), 2102 Fathom (ΔE 5.16), and 2103 Pea Coat (ΔE 5.31). 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 medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1306.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1306 (Navy) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1306 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.