1333 — Lancaster Red
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 1333 (Lancaster Red) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #692E28 and RGB values 105, 46, 40. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1333
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 1333
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1333
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1333 (Lancaster Red) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1333
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1333, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 1333 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1333
Weeks Dye Works 1333 (Lancaster Red) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with true red tones. This thread brings a deep and intense presence to projects featuring tomato patterns or roses. Look for it in charts that feature hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1333 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1333 (Lancaster Red) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #692E28 and RGB 105, 46, 40. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1333?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1333 (Lancaster Red) is DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 632 (Desert Sand ultra very dark, 78%) and DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium, 78%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1333?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1333 are 1331 Brick (ΔE 4.32), 2259 Cayenne (ΔE 5.26), and 1270 Rum Raisin (ΔE 5.59). These are useful substitutes when 1333 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1333?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1333 (Lancaster Red) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1333.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1333 (Lancaster Red) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1333 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.