1331 — Brick
Reds family#862027
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1331? This medium-dark, vivid red shade (Brick) is hex #862027, RGB 134, 32, 39. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1331
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1331
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 1331
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1331
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 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.
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.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works1331 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1331
Known as Brick, Weeks Dye Works 1331 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a intense and saturated 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 medium-dark red thread (hex #862027, RGB 134, 32, 39). 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 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 85%) and DMC 816 (Garnet, 82%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1331?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1331 are 1334 Merlot (ΔE 3.44), 1333 Lancaster Red (ΔE 4.16), and 1321 Williamsburg (ΔE 5.87). 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 medium-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.