1337 — Raspberry Tart (obso
Reds family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1337 (Raspberry Tart (obso), a medium, muted red shade with hex #84504D and RGB 132, 80, 77. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours 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 1337
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 1337
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1337
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 threads like Weeks Dye Works 1337 (Raspberry Tart (obso) 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.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 1337 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1337
Known as Raspberry Tart (obso, Weeks Dye Works 1337 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. The restrained and earthy mood of this color makes it a natural fit for bold accents and berries. Expect to see it used in valentines and poppies 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 (obso — a medium red thread (hex #84504D, RGB 132, 80, 77). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1337?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1337 (Raspberry Tart (obso) is DMC 3860 (Cocoa) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark, 68%) and DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium, 67%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1337?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1337 are 4115 Mother's Day (ΔE 3.86), 1232a Oilcloth (ΔE 6.8), and 1323 Cranberry Ice (ΔE 7.75). 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 (obso) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. 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 (obso) 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.