1316 — Mulberry
Purples family#402037
Weeks Dye Works 1316 — Mulberry — has hex #402037 and RGB 64, 32, 55. This dark, moderately saturated purple thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1316
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1316
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 1316
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1316
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Weeks Dye Works 1316 (Mulberry) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1316 (Mulberry) 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 1316
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1316, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works1316 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1316
Weeks Dye Works 1316 is the floss known as Mulberry: a moderately saturated, dark member of the purples family. Its tone is bold and dramatic, making it a popular choice for eggplant designs and plum themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lilac patterns or galaxy motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1316 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1316 (Mulberry) is a dark shade in the purples family with hex #402037 and RGB 64, 32, 55. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1316?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1316 (Mulberry) is DMC 154 (Grape very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 68%) and DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 67%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1316?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1316 are 1311 Taffeta (ΔE 5.85), 1317 Eggplant (ΔE 7.38), and 1319 Acai Berry (ΔE 8.31). These are useful substitutes when 1316 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1316?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1316 (Mulberry) when your project calls for elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1316.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1316 (Mulberry) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1316 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.