1332 — Red Pear
Reds family#C2656D
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1332 (Red Pear), a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex #C2656D and RGB 194, 101, 109. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1332
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1332
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 1332
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1332
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1332 (Red Pear) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1332
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1332, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works1332 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1332
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 1332 carries the name Red Pear with warm crimson tones. The steady and approachable character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1332?
Weeks Dye Works 1332 is called Red Pear. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #C2656D, RGB 194, 101, 109) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1332?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1332 (Red Pear) is DMC 223 (Shell Pink light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3833 (Raspberry light, 78%) and DMC 3712 (Salmon medium, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1332?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1332 are 6850 Bluecoat Red (ΔE 8.84), 2258 Aztec Red (ΔE 9.41), and 2256 Adobe (ΔE 9.5). These are useful substitutes when 1332 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1332?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1332 (Red Pear) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1332 (Red Pear) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1332 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.