1329 — Blackberry
Purples family#540448
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1329? This dark, highly saturated purple shade (Blackberry) is hex #540448, RGB 84, 4, 72. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1329
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1329
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 1329
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1329
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Weeks Dye Works 1329 (Blackberry) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1329 (Blackberry) 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 1329
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1329, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works1329 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1329
Weeks Dye Works 1329 is the floss known as Blackberry: a highly saturated, dark member of the purples family. Stitchers describe its character as bold and saturated, perfect for eggplant designs and plum themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1329 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1329 (Blackberry) is a dark shade in the purples family with hex #540448 and RGB 84, 4, 72. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1329?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1329 (Blackberry) is DMC 550 (Violet very dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 65%) and DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 60%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1329?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1329 are 2329 Purple Majesty (ΔE 5.72), 2331 Violet (ΔE 7.95), and 1316 Mulberry (ΔE 9.85). These are useful substitutes when 1329 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1329?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1329 (Blackberry) when your project calls for elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1329.
Is Weeks Dye Works 1329 (Blackberry) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1329 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.