Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1326 — Rust

Browns family

Weeks Dye Works 1326 (Rust) is a medium-dark, muted brown shade with hex code #664437 and RGB values 102, 68, 55. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#664437
RGB
102, 68, 55
HSL
17°, 30%, 31%
Lab
32.3, 12.9, 13.8
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
17°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1326

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

Weeks Dye Works 1326 Rust

Sullivans

Beige Brown Medium 45238 72% Approx
Mocha Beige Dark 45460 69% Approx
Cocoa 45458 68% Approx
Drab Brown 45144 65% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Very Dark 45242 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Rod and Reel 116 80% Good
Wisconsin Woods 114 77% Approx
Brown Sugar 178 62% Fair
Cappuccino 007 59% Fair
Whatley Woodlands 153 59% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1326

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1326

On white fabric
8.6:1
On dark fabric
2.4:1
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

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1326 (Rust) 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.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1326

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1326, 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

Browns Family

Weeks Dye Works 1326 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1326

Weeks Dye Works 1326 (Rust) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. This thread brings a deep and grounded presence to projects featuring coffee themes or rustic designs. Look for it in charts that feature leather accents or horse designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1326 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1326 (Rust) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #664437 and RGB 102, 68, 55. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1326?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1326 (Rust) is DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 433 (Brown medium, 73%) and DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark, 72%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1326?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1326 are 1234 Gingerbread (ΔE 4.42), 2237 Hazelnut (ΔE 5.32), and 2256 Adobe (ΔE 5.5). These are useful substitutes when 1326 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1326?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1326 (Rust) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1326.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1326 (Rust) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1326 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.