1101 — Light Khaki
Browns family#CFBB9D
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1101? It's Light Khaki, a light brown shade (#CFBB9D / RGB 207, 187, 157). 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 1101
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1101
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 1101
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1101
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 1101 (Light Khaki) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1101 (Light Khaki) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1101 (Light Khaki) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1106 (Beige) (ΔE 2.96) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1101
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1101, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1101 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1101
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1101, Light Khaki — a moderately saturated, light thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. The shade reads as gentle and approachable — a go-to choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It also turns up in patterns built around animal fur and warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1101 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1101 is Light Khaki — a light brown thread (hex #CFBB9D, RGB 207, 187, 157). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1101?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1101 (Light Khaki) is DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 72%) and DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 69%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1101?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1101 are 1106 Beige (ΔE 2.96), 1122a Coquina (ΔE 3.77), and 1196 Taupe (ΔE 3.83). These are useful substitutes when 1101 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1101 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1101 (Light Khaki) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1101.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1101 (Light Khaki) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1101 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.