1101 — Light Khaki
Yellows family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1101? It's Light Khaki, a light yellow shade (#E5DDB8 / RGB 229, 221, 184). 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 1101
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 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.
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.
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.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1101 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1101
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1101, Light Khaki — a moderately saturated, light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as gentle and approachable — a go-to choice for sunflowers and highlights. It also turns up in patterns built around warm backgrounds and golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1101 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1101 is Light Khaki — a light yellow thread (hex #E5DDB8, RGB 229, 221, 184). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1101?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1101 (Light Khaki) is DMC 822 (Beige Grey light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 746 (Off White, 78%) and DMC ECRU (Ecru, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1101?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1101 are 1111 Fawn (ΔE 3.27), 1109 Angel Hair (ΔE 4.26), and 1110 Parchment (ΔE 5.55). 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 daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee 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.