Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1330 — Baked Apple

Reds family

Weeks Dye Works 1330 — Baked Apple — has hex #966A60 and RGB 150, 106, 96. This medium, 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.

Hex
#966A60
RGB
150, 106, 96
HSL
11°, 22%, 48%
Lab
49.1, 16.2, 12.6
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
22%
Neutral
Hue
11°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1330

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

Weeks Dye Works 1330 Baked Apple

Sullivans

Beige Brown Light 45239 77% Approx
Clay Brown (3773) 45088 62% Fair
Desert Sand Medium 45387 62% Fair
Mocha Beige Medium 45461 62% Fair
Shell Grey Dark 45101 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bunny Honey 141 80% Good
Cinnamon Toast 115 79% Approx
Root Beer Float 027 72% Approx
12-Grain 046 64% Fair
Country Lane 126 62% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1330

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1330

On white fabric
4.6:1
On dark fabric
4.5:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1330 (Baked Apple) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 1332 (Red Pear) is so near (ΔE 2.44), 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 1330

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1330, 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

Reds Family

Weeks Dye Works 1330 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1330

Weeks Dye Works 1330 is the floss known as Baked Apple: a muted, medium member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is warm and grounded, making it a popular choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for barn scenes or tomato patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1330 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1330 (Baked Apple) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #966A60 and RGB 150, 106, 96. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1330?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1330 (Baked Apple) is DMC 3861 (Cocoa light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark, 69%) and DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 64%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1330?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1330 are 1332 Red Pear (ΔE 2.44), 1267 Kris' Bon Bons (ΔE 2.63), and 2254 Cinnabar (ΔE 5.44). These are useful substitutes when 1330 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1330?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1330 (Baked Apple) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1330.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1330 (Baked Apple) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1330 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.