1336 — Raspberry
Reds family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1336? This medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade (Raspberry) is hex #86353F, RGB 134, 53, 63. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani 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 1336
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 1336
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1336
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 1336 (Raspberry) 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 1336
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1336, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 1336 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1336
Weeks Dye Works 1336 is the floss known as Raspberry: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and intense, perfect for holiday designs and bold accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on berries and valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1336 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1336 (Raspberry) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #86353F and RGB 134, 53, 63. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1336?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1336 (Raspberry) is DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium, 73%) and DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark, 73%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1336?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1336 are 2264 Garnet (ΔE 4.76), 2239a Carolina Cecil (ΔE 5.59), and 3850 Williamsburg Red (ΔE 5.78). These are useful substitutes when 1336 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1336?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1336 (Raspberry) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1336.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1336 (Raspberry) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1336 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.