1323 — Cranberry Ice
Pinks family#631431
Weeks Dye Works 1323 — Cranberry Ice — has hex #631431 and RGB 99, 20, 49. This dark, vivid pink 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1323
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1323
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 1323
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1323
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
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 1339 (Bordeaux) is so near (ΔE 2.14), 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.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works1323 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1323
Weeks Dye Works 1323 is the floss known as Cranberry Ice: a vivid, dark member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is bold and saturated, making it a popular choice for romantic motifs and blush accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cherry blossoms or ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1323 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1323 (Cranberry Ice) is a dark shade in the pinks family with hex #631431 and RGB 99, 20, 49. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1323?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1323 (Cranberry Ice) is DMC 3685 (Mauve dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 81%) and DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 80%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1323?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1323 are 1339 Bordeaux (ΔE 2.14), 4121 Indian Summer (ΔE 6.22), and 1343 Boysenberry (ΔE 6.48). 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 tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its 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.