1311 — Taffeta
Pinks family
Weeks Dye Works 1311 — Taffeta — has hex #604B57 and RGB 96, 75, 87. This medium-dark, subdued pink 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1311
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 1311
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1311
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 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.
Weeks Dye Works 1311 (Taffeta) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 4139 (Bethlehem) (ΔE 3.18) — 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 1311
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1311, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 1311 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1311
Known as Taffeta, Weeks Dye Works 1311 is a medium-dark, subdued shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a somber and rich feel that suits blush accents and cherry blossoms particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ballet themes or baby projects for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1311 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1311 is Taffeta — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #604B57, RGB 96, 75, 87). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1311?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1311 (Taffeta) is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 73%) and DMC 3860 (Cocoa, 56%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1311?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1311 are 4139 Bethlehem (ΔE 3.18), 1316 Mulberry (ΔE 3.63), and 1289 Stepping Stone (ΔE 5.18). 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 cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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 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.