1317 — Eggplant
Purples family#433345
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1317? This dark, subdued purple shade (Eggplant) is hex #433345, RGB 67, 51, 69. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1317
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1317
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 1317
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1317
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1317 (Eggplant) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1317
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1317, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works1317 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1317
Known as Eggplant, Weeks Dye Works 1317 is a dark, subdued shade sitting in the purples family. With a dramatic and quiet quality, this thread works beautifully in plum themes and lilac patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring galaxy motifs and lavender fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1317 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1317 is Eggplant — a dark purple thread (hex #433345, RGB 67, 51, 69). It shows up most in grape clusters and wisteria.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1317?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1317 (Eggplant) is DMC 29 (Eggplant) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 65%) and DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa, 52%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1317?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1317 are 1311 Taffeta (ΔE 3.35), 1316 Mulberry (ΔE 7.38), and 1289 Stepping Stone (ΔE 9.44). These are useful substitutes when 1317 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1317 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1317 (Eggplant) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1317.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1317 (Eggplant) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1317 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.