Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

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.

Hex
#E5DDB8
RGB
229, 221, 184
HSL
49°, 46%, 81%
Lab
87.9, -3.2, 19.2
Lightness
81%
Very light
Saturation
46%
Muted
Hue
49°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1101

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1101 Light Khaki

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

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
15.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

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 notes

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.