1307 — Americana
Blues family#02376D
Weeks Dye Works 1307 (Americana) is a dark, highly saturated blue shade with hex code #02376D and RGB values 2, 55, 109. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1307
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1307
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 1307
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1307
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
With its high saturation, Weeks Dye Works 1307 (Americana) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1307 (Americana) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1307 (Americana) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1306 (Navy) (ΔE 2.67) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1307
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1307, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works1307 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1307
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1307, Americana — a highly saturated, dark thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its dramatic and vivid presence shines in skies and water alike. Pull this thread for denim textures or cool-toned backgrounds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1307 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1307 is Americana — a dark blue thread (hex #02376D, RGB 2, 55, 109). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1307?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1307 (Americana) is DMC 824 (Blue very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3842 (Wedgewood dark, 87%) and DMC 803 (Baby Blue ultra very dark, 81%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1307?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1307 are 1306 Navy (ΔE 2.67), 4117 Father's Day (ΔE 4.8), and 2114 Santa Cruz (ΔE 6.96). These are useful substitutes when 1307 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1307 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1307 (Americana) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. 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 1307.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1307 (Americana) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1307 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.