1313 — Purple Haze
Pinks family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1313 (Purple Haze), a medium, subdued pink shade with hex #78606D and RGB 120, 96, 109. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1313
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 1313
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1313
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 1313 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1313
Weeks Dye Works 1313 (Purple Haze) is a medium, subdued 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 #78606D and RGB 120, 96, 109. 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 3041 (Antique Violet medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark, 59%) and DMC 3861 (Cocoa light, 55%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1313?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1313 are 1291 Basil (ΔE 4.26), 2321 Plum (ΔE 6.87), and 2281 Mauve (obsolete) (ΔE 7.21). 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.