Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1309 — Michael's Navy

Blues family

Weeks Dye Works 1309 — Michael's Navy — has hex #3D5983 and RGB 61, 89, 131. This medium-dark, moderately 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.

Hex
#3D5983
RGB
61, 89, 131
HSL
216°, 36%, 38%
Lab
37.4, 2.5, -26.7
Lightness
38%
Dark
Saturation
36%
Muted
Hue
216°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1309

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1309 Michael's Navy

Sullivans

Very Dark Peacock Blue 45382 79% Approx
Delft Blue Dark 45208 78% Approx
Wedgewood Dark 45114 76% Approx
Lavender Blue Dark 45436 73% Approx
Antique Blue Medium 45274 72% Approx

Crescent Colours

Blue Beatrice 132 73% Approx
Deep Blue Sea 065 52% Fair
Blue Moon 005 49% Fair
Granny Annie 083 45% Fair
Blooming Crocus 032 40% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1309

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Weeks Dye Works 1309 Michael's Navy
Americana Weeks Dye Works 1307 Noticeable ΔE 7.05 Blue Bonnet Weeks Dye Works 2339 Noticeable ΔE 7.12 Mermaid Weeks Dye Works 4127 Noticeable ΔE 7.65 Father's Day Weeks Dye Works 4117 Noticeable ΔE 9.43 Shepard's Blue Weeks Dye Works 2108a Noticeable ΔE 9.88 Dutch Iris Weeks Dye Works 2342 Noticeable ΔE 10.78 Ultaviolet Weeks Dye Works 2336 Noticeable ΔE 11.26 Blue Suede Weeks Dye Works 2107a Noticeable ΔE 11.55

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1309

On white fabric
7.1:1
On dark fabric
3:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
indigo

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 notes

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
1309
2202 Bullfrog
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
1309
2336 Ultaviolet 4127 Mermaid
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
1309
1337 Raspberry Tart (obso 2153 Cypress
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
1309
2104 Deep Sea 2113 Union Blue 2109 Morris Blue

Blues Family

Weeks Dye Works 1309 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

1309 Michael's Navy 1309 6550 Bluecoat Blue 6550 2339 Blue Bonnet 2339 2107a Blue Suede 2107a 2336 Ultaviolet 2336 4127 Mermaid 4127 2108a Shepard's Blue 2108a 1307 Americana 1307 4117 Father's Day 4117 1285 Twilight 1285 2102 Fathom 2102

About Weeks Dye Works 1309

Weeks Dye Works 1309 is the floss known as Michael's Navy: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is deep and intense, 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 medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #3D5983 and RGB 61, 89, 131. 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 161 (Grey Blue) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue, 77%) and DMC 798 (Delft Blue dark, 77%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1309?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1309 are 1307 Americana (ΔE 7.05), 2339 Blue Bonnet (ΔE 7.12), and 4127 Mermaid (ΔE 7.65). 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 medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1309.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1309 (Michael's Navy) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1309 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.

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