1326 — Rust
Browns family#63301D
Weeks Dye Works 1326 (Rust) is a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex code #63301D and RGB values 99, 48, 29. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1326
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1326
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 1326
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1326
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 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.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1326 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1326
Weeks Dye Works 1326 (Rust) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid 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 #63301D and RGB 99, 48, 29. 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 300 (Mahogany very dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 433 (Brown medium, 86%) and DMC 400 (Mahogany dark, 79%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1326?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1326 are 1267 Kris' Bon Bons (ΔE 4.29), 1269 Chestnut (ΔE 5.12), and 1268 Molasses (ΔE 6.41). 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.