Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

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.

Hex
#86353F
RGB
134, 53, 63
HSL
353°, 43%, 37%
Lab
33.9, 35.6, 11.7
Lightness
37%
Dark
Saturation
43%
Muted
Hue
353°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1336

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1336 Raspberry

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Dark 45367 79% Approx
Shell Pink Medium 45366 75% Approx
Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 72% Approx
Shell Pink Dark 45365 71% Approx
Mauve Medium Dark 45400 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Apple Fritter 091 96% Excellent
Razzleberry 161 88% Good
Bandana 094 79% Approx
Manor Red 101 74% Approx
Wild Berries 177 71% Approx

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

On white fabric
8.1:1
On dark fabric
2.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.