1092 — Grits
Browns family#E2DACE
Weeks Dye Works 1092 (Grits) is a light, muted brown shade with hex code #E2DACE and RGB values 226, 218, 206. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1092
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1092
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 1092
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1092
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Weeks Dye Works 1092 (Grits) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1092 (Grits) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1114 (Lemonade), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.45). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1092
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1092, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1092 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1092
Grits (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1092) is a light, muted shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. This thread brings a subtle and pale presence to projects featuring earth tones or animal fur. Look for it in charts that feature warm outlines or wooden textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1092?
Weeks Dye Works 1092 is called Grits. It's a light brown shade (hex #E2DACE, RGB 226, 218, 206) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1092?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1092 (Grits) is DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 712 (Cream, 76%) and DMC ECRU (Ecru, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1092?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1092 are 1114 Lemonade (ΔE 2.45), 1091 Whitewash (ΔE 2.71), and 6650 Buttercup (ΔE 3.86). These are useful substitutes when 1092 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1092?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1092 (Grits) for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1092 (Grits) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1092 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.