1309 — Michael's Navy
Blues family#07234E
Weeks Dye Works 1309 — Michael's Navy — has hex #07234E and RGB 7, 35, 78. This dark, highly saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1309
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1309
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 1309
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1309
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 1309 (Michael's 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 1309 (Michael's 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 1309
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1309, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works1309 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1309
Weeks Dye Works 1309 is the floss known as Michael's Navy: a highly saturated, dark member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is bold and saturated, making it a popular choice for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for nautical themes or winter scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1309 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1309 (Michael's Navy) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #07234E and RGB 7, 35, 78. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1309?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1309 (Michael's Navy) is DMC 336 (Navy Blue) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 75%) and DMC 803 (Baby Blue ultra very dark, 70%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1309?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1309 are 4117 Father's Day (ΔE 4.59), 1306 Navy (ΔE 6.54), and 1307 Americana (ΔE 7.41). These are useful substitutes when 1309 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1309?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1309 (Michael's Navy) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1309.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1309 (Michael's Navy) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1309 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.