Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1083 — Bashful

Reds family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1083? This light, muted red shade (Bashful) is hex #DFD3CF, RGB 223, 211, 207. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#DFD3CF
RGB
223, 211, 207
HSL
15°, 20%, 84%
Lab
85.4, 3.4, 3.4
Lightness
84%
Very light
Saturation
20%
Neutral
Hue
15°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1083

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

Weeks Dye Works 1083 Bashful

Sullivans

Mocha Brown Ultra Light 45464 75% Approx
Shell Grey Light 45103 67% Approx
Pearl Grey Very Light 45193 62% Fair
Tawny Very Light 45385 61% Fair
Mocha Brown Very Light 45325 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cloud 010 72% Approx
Snowball 186 65% Approx
Toasted Marshmallow 044 58% Fair
Petite Maison 127 49% Fair
Garden Trellis 128 47% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1083

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1083

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
14.4:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
silver

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1083 (Bashful) 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 1083

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1083, 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 1083 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1083

Weeks Dye Works 1083 (Bashful) is a light, muted shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. With a soft and gentle quality, this thread works beautifully in valentines and poppies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cardinal birds and apple motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1083 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1083 (Bashful) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #DFD3CF and RGB 223, 211, 207. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1083?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1083 (Bashful) is DMC 27 (White Violet) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 23 (Apple Blossom, 75%) and DMC 01 (White Tin, 66%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1083?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1083 are 1300a Chia (ΔE 5.19), 2106 Santorini (obsolete) (ΔE 6.08), and 1091 Whitewash (ΔE 6.5). These are useful substitutes when 1083 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1083?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1083 (Bashful) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1083.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1083 (Bashful) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1083 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.