1307 — Americana
Blues family
Weeks Dye Works 1307 (Americana) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #3B4775 and RGB values 59, 71, 117. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1307
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 1307
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1307
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground 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.
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 Works 1307 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1307
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1307, Americana — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Its rich and grounded 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 medium-dark blue thread (hex #3B4775, RGB 59, 71, 117). 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 792 (Cornflower Blue dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 312 (Navy Blue light, 75%) and DMC 797 (Royal Blue, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1307?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1307 are 2104 Deep Sea (ΔE 6.45), 1309 Michael's Navy (ΔE 7.05), and 1306 Navy (ΔE 7.92). 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 medium-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.