Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1331 — Brick

Reds family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1331? This dark, vivid red shade (Brick) is hex #58271D, RGB 88, 39, 29. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#58271D
RGB
88, 39, 29
HSL
10°, 50%, 23%
Lab
22.4, 21.7, 17.2
Lightness
23%
Dark
Saturation
50%
Rich
Hue
10°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1331

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

Weeks Dye Works 1331 Brick

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1331

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1331

On white fabric
12.2:1
On dark fabric
1.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1331 (Brick) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Weeks Dye Works 1331 (Brick) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1270 (Rum Raisin) (ΔE 2.42) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1331

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1331, 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 1331 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1331

Known as Brick, Weeks Dye Works 1331 is a dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with red-orange tones. With a dramatic and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in ladybug designs and barn scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tomato patterns and roses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 1331 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 1331 is Brick — a dark red thread (hex #58271D, RGB 88, 39, 29). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1331?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1331 (Brick) is DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark, 82%) and DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark, 74%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1331?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1331 are 1270 Rum Raisin (ΔE 2.42), 1333 Lancaster Red (ΔE 4.32), and 2237 Hazelnut (ΔE 6.11). These are useful substitutes when 1331 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 1331 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 1331 (Brick) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1331.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1331 (Brick) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1331 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.