Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1321 — Williamsburg

Reds family

Weeks Dye Works 1321 (Williamsburg) is a medium-dark, muted red shade with hex code #6A454C and RGB values 106, 69, 76. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#6A454C
RGB
106, 69, 76
HSL
349°, 21%, 34%
Lab
33.7, 17.0, 2.3
Lightness
34%
Dark
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
349°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1321

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

Weeks Dye Works 1321 Williamsburg

Sullivans

Cocoa 45458 75% Approx
Antique Violet Medium 45326 70% Approx
Antique Violet Dark 45371 61% Fair
Cocoa Dark 45493 55% Fair
Antique Mauve Dark 45367 53% Fair

Crescent Colours

Chocolate Cream Pie 009 74% Approx
Grape Pie 016 72% Approx
Wisconsin Woods 114 69% Approx
Cappuccino 007 68% Approx
House Wine 035 61% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1321

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1321

On white fabric
8.2:1
On dark fabric
2.6:1
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

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1321 (Williamsburg) 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 1321

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1321, 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

Reds Family

Weeks Dye Works 1321 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1321

Meet Weeks Dye Works 1321, Williamsburg — a muted, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its somber and rich presence shines in roses and hearts alike. Pull this thread for holiday designs or bold accents when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 1321 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 1321 is Williamsburg — a medium-dark red thread (hex #6A454C, RGB 106, 69, 76). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1321?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1321 (Williamsburg) is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark, 73%) and DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 70%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1321?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1321 are 1323 Cranberry Ice (ΔE 3.74), 1316 Mulberry (ΔE 4.78), and 1318 Concord (ΔE 4.85). These are useful substitutes when 1321 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 1321 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 1321 (Williamsburg) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. 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 1321.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1321 (Williamsburg) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1321 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.