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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1316
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 1316
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1316
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 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.
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.
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.