1337 — Raspberry Tart
Pinks family#AF688C
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1337 (Raspberry Tart), a medium, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #AF688C and RGB 175, 104, 140. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1337
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1337
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 1337
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1337
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1337 (Raspberry Tart) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1337
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1337, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works1337 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1337
Known as Raspberry Tart, Weeks Dye Works 1337 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The steady and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for blush accents and cherry blossoms. Expect to see it used in ballet themes and baby projects across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1337 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1337 is Raspberry Tart — a medium pink thread (hex #AF688C, RGB 175, 104, 140). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1337?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1337 (Raspberry Tart) is DMC 3836 (Grape light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 77%) and DMC 3688 (Mauve medium, 59%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1337?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1337 are 4115 Mother's Day (ΔE 3.49), 1301 Julian (ΔE 3.61), and 1313 Purple Haze (ΔE 7.99). These are useful substitutes when 1337 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1337 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1337 (Raspberry Tart) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1337.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1337 (Raspberry Tart) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1337 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.