1086 — Icicle
Light Grays family#D4DBDB
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1086? It's Icicle, a light light gray shade (#D4DBDB / RGB 212, 219, 219). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1086
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1086
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 1086
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1086
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1086 (Icicle) 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 1086
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1086, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works1086 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1086
Weeks Dye Works 1086 is the floss known as Icicle: a subdued, light member of the light grays family. The shade reads as soft and gentle — a go-to choice for mouse designs and concrete textures. It also turns up in patterns built around dusty surface highlights and pewter motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1086 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1086 (Icicle) is a light shade in the light grays family with hex #D4DBDB and RGB 212, 219, 219. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring stone textures and fog and mist.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1086?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1086 (Icicle) is DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 01 (White Tin, 70%) and DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 68%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1086?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1086 are 2109 Morris Blue (ΔE 4.43), 2106 Santorini (ΔE 5.31), and 4125 Snowflake (ΔE 5.51). These are useful substitutes when 1086 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1086?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1086 (Icicle) when your project calls for stone textures, fog and mist, silver accents, marble patterns. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1086.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1086 (Icicle) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1086 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.