1317 — Eggplant
Pinks family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1317? This medium-dark, muted pink shade (Eggplant) is hex #4E3840, RGB 78, 56, 64. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1317
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 1317
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1317
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 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.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 1317 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1317
Known as Eggplant, Weeks Dye Works 1317 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a somber and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring rose buds and florals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1317 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1317 is Eggplant — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #4E3840, RGB 78, 56, 64). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1317?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1317 (Eggplant) is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa, 72%) and DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 72%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1317?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1317 are 1318 Concord (ΔE 4.72), 1316 Mulberry (ΔE 5.06), and 1311 Taffeta (ΔE 6.64). 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 cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium-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.