- Hex
- #B79CBC
- RGB
- 183, 156, 188
- HSL
- 291°, 19%, 67%
- Lab
- 67.6, 15.7, -12.8
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1312? This medium-light, muted purple 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 shades in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference.
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
- On white fabric
- 2.5:1
- On dark fabric
- 8.5:1
- Temperature
- soft cool
- Closest to
- lavender
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.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works 1312 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1312
A medium-light, muted entry in the purples family, Weeks Dye Works 1312 carries the name Catmint. Stitchers describe its character as gentle and grounded, perfect for grape clusters and wisteria. It blends comfortably into projects centered on amethyst tones and iris blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1312?
Weeks Dye Works 1312 is called Catmint. It's a medium-light purple shade (hex #B79CBC, RGB 183, 156, 188) in the purples family, commonly used for galaxy motifs, lavender fields, 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 galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details. 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.