1339 — Bordeaux
Pinks family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1339? It's Bordeaux, a dark pink shade (#740B26 / RGB 116, 11, 38). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1339
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 1339
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1339
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 1339 (Bordeaux) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1339 (Bordeaux) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1334 (Merlot) is so near (ΔE 3.03), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1339
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1339, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 1339 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1339
Weeks Dye Works 1339 (Bordeaux) is a dark, highly saturated shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a bold and saturated look that suits ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching peony petals or flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1339 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1339 (Bordeaux) is a dark shade in the pinks family with hex #740B26 and RGB 116, 11, 38. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1339?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1339 (Bordeaux) is DMC 815 (Garnet medium) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark, 91%) and DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 79%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1339?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1339 are 1334 Merlot (ΔE 3.03), 2264 Garnet (ΔE 3.59), and 1343 Boysenberry (ΔE 4.94). These are useful substitutes when 1339 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1339?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1339 (Bordeaux) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1339.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1339 (Bordeaux) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1339 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.