1318 — Concord
Pinks family#772852
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1318 (Concord), a medium-dark, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #772852 and RGB 119, 40, 82. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1318
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1318
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 1318
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1318
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1318 (Concord) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 3850 (Williamsburg Red), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.88). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1318
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1318, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works1318 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1318
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, Weeks Dye Works 1318 carries the name Concord with rose pink tones. The steady and deep character of this shade lends itself well to cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. Stitchers frequently choose it for florals and skin tones in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1318?
Weeks Dye Works 1318 is called Concord. It's a medium-dark pink shade (hex #772852, RGB 119, 40, 82) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1318?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1318 (Concord) is DMC 3803 (Mauve medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 917 (Plum medium, 74%) and DMC 915 (Plum dark, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1318?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1318 are 3850 Williamsburg Red (ΔE 2.88), 2261 Sedona (ΔE 7.63), and 1323 Cranberry Ice (ΔE 8.14). These are useful substitutes when 1318 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1318?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1318 (Concord) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1318 (Concord) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1318 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.