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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1331
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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 pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
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.
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.
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.