1312 — Catmint
Pinks family#B79CBC
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1312? This medium-light, muted pink shade (Catmint) is hex #B79CBC, RGB 183, 156, 188. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1312
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 1312
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1312
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1312 (Catmint) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1312
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1312, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works1312 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1312
A medium-light, muted entry in the pinks family, Weeks Dye Works 1312 carries the name Catmint with orchid-toned tones. Stitchers describe its character as gentle and grounded, perfect for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on baby projects and peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1312?
Weeks Dye Works 1312 is called Catmint. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #B79CBC, RGB 183, 156, 188) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1312?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1312 (Catmint) is DMC 153 (Violet very light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light, 65%) and DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 65%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1312?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1312 are 2334 Lilac (ΔE 3.88), 4133 Old Glory (ΔE 5.18), and 4137 Santa Claus (ΔE 5.73). These are useful substitutes when 1312 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1312?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1312 (Catmint) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1312 (Catmint) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1312 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.