1332 — Red Pear
Reds family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1332 (Red Pear), a medium, muted red shade with hex #9A6659 and RGB 154, 102, 89. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1332
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 1332
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1332
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1330 (Baked Apple), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.44). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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 Works 1332 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1332
A medium, muted entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 1332 carries the name Red Pear with red-orange tones. The steady and quiet 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 red shade (hex #9A6659, RGB 154, 102, 89) 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 3772 (Desert Sand very dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 70%) and DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 68%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1332?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1332 are 1330 Baked Apple (ΔE 2.44), 1267 Kris' Bon Bons (ΔE 4.42), and 2254 Cinnabar (ΔE 5.02). 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 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.