Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1316 — Mulberry

Pinks family

Weeks Dye Works 1316 — Mulberry — has hex #5E4250 and RGB 94, 66, 80. This medium-dark, muted pink 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.

Hex
#5E4250
RGB
94, 66, 80
HSL
330°, 18%, 31%
Lab
31.5, 14.6, -3.6
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
18%
Neutral
Hue
330°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1316

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1316 Mulberry

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

On white fabric
8.9:1
On dark fabric
2.4:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 1318 (Concord) is so near (ΔE 2.17), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

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.

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 Works 1316 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1316

Weeks Dye Works 1316 is the floss known as Mulberry: a muted, medium-dark member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is deep and grounded, making it a popular choice for flamingo designs and tulip blooms. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cosmetics-themed designs or rose buds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1316 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1316 (Mulberry) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #5E4250 and RGB 94, 66, 80. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1316?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1316 (Mulberry) is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 67%) and DMC 3835 (Grape medium, 61%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1316?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1316 are 1318 Concord (ΔE 2.17), 1311 Taffeta (ΔE 3.63), and 1321 Williamsburg (ΔE 4.78). 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 blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1316.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1316 (Mulberry) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1316 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.