Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1313 — Purple Haze

Pinks family#8E627B

Below: Weeks Dye Works 1313 (Purple Haze), a medium, muted pink shade with hex #8E627B and RGB 142, 98, 123. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#8E627B
RGB
142, 98, 123
HSL
326°, 18%, 47%
Lab
46.9, 21.9, -6.8
Lightness
47%
Medium
Saturation
18%
Neutral
Hue
326°
Family
Pinks

About Weeks Dye Works 1313

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1313

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 1313Purple Haze

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1313

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1313

On white fabric
5:1
On dark fabric
4.2:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1313 (Purple Haze) 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 1313

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1313, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Weeks Dye Works1313 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1313

Weeks Dye Works 1313 (Purple Haze) is a medium, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The warm and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ballet themes and baby projects. Expect to see it used in peony petals and flamingo designs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1313 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1313 (Purple Haze) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #8E627B and RGB 142, 98, 123. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1313?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1313 (Purple Haze) is DMC 3836 (Grape light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 60%) and DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 57%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1313?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1313 are 2321 Plum (ΔE 4.34), 1301 Julian (ΔE 6.44), and 1337 Raspberry Tart (ΔE 7.99). These are useful substitutes when 1313 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1313?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1313 (Purple Haze) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1313.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1313 (Purple Haze) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1313 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.