1323 — Cranberry Ice
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 1323 — Cranberry Ice — has hex #6D3D43 and RGB 109, 61, 67. This medium-dark, muted red 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 1323
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 1323
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1323
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 1323 (Cranberry Ice) 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 3850 (Williamsburg Red) is so near (ΔE 2.49), 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 1323
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1323, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 1323 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1323
Weeks Dye Works 1323 is the floss known as Cranberry Ice: a muted, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is deep and grounded, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1323 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1323 (Cranberry Ice) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #6D3D43 and RGB 109, 61, 67. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1323?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1323 (Cranberry Ice) is DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark, 74%) and DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1323?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1323 are 3850 Williamsburg Red (ΔE 2.49), 1321 Williamsburg (ΔE 3.74), and 4121 Indian Summer (ΔE 5.48). These are useful substitutes when 1323 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1323?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1323 (Cranberry Ice) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1323.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1323 (Cranberry Ice) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1323 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.