1311 — Taffeta
Purples family#47314A
Weeks Dye Works 1311 — Taffeta — has hex #47314A and RGB 71, 49, 74. This dark, muted purple thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1311
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1311
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 1311
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1311
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1311 (Taffeta) 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 1311
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1311, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works1311 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1311
Known as Taffeta, Weeks Dye Works 1311 is a dark, muted shade sitting in the purples family. It has a dramatic and quiet feel that suits elegant accents and grape clusters particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with wisteria or amethyst tones for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1311 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1311 is Taffeta — a dark purple thread (hex #47314A, RGB 71, 49, 74). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1311?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1311 (Taffeta) is DMC 29 (Eggplant) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 65%) and DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 64%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1311?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1311 are 1317 Eggplant (ΔE 3.35), 1316 Mulberry (ΔE 5.85), and 1319 Acai Berry (ΔE 9.42). These are useful substitutes when 1311 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1311 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1311 (Taffeta) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. 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 1311.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1311 (Taffeta) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1311 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.