1343 — Boysenberry
Reds family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1343? This dark, vivid red shade (Boysenberry) is hex #631C2C, RGB 99, 28, 44. 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 1343
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 1343
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1343
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1343 (Boysenberry) 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 1343
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1343, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 1343 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1343
Weeks Dye Works 1343 is the floss known as Boysenberry: a vivid, dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as bold and saturated, perfect for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1343 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1343 (Boysenberry) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #631C2C and RGB 99, 28, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1343?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1343 (Boysenberry) is DMC 814 (Garnet dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 88%) and DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 80%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1343?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1343 are 3860 Crimson (ΔE 3.65), 4121 Indian Summer (ΔE 4.69), and 1339 Bordeaux (ΔE 4.94). These are useful substitutes when 1343 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1343?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1343 (Boysenberry) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1343.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1343 (Boysenberry) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1343 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.