1086 — Icicle
Whites family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1086? It's Icicle, a very light white shade (#ECEDEC / RGB 236, 237, 236). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1086
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 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.
Weeks Dye Works 1086 (Icicle) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.
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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1088 (White Lightning) is so near (ΔE 0.63), 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 1086
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1086, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Whites Family
Weeks Dye Works 1086 in context with nearby shades from the whites color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1086
Weeks Dye Works 1086 is the floss known as Icicle: a subdued, very light member of the whites family. The shade reads as airy and delicate — a go-to choice for polar bear motifs and pearl accents. It also turns up in patterns built around cotton patterns and lily blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1086 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1086 (Icicle) is a very light shade in the whites family with hex #ECEDEC and RGB 236, 237, 236. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lacework details and cloud motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1086?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1086 (Icicle) is DMC BLANC (White) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3865 (Winter White, 82%) and DMC B5200 (Snow White, 78%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1086?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1086 are 1088 White Lightning (ΔE 0.63), 1091 Whitewash (ΔE 1.56), and 4125 Snowflake (ΔE 5.42). 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 lacework details, cloud motifs, wedding samplers, linen textures. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1086.
Can Weeks Dye Works 1086 (Icicle) be used for highlights?
1086 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.