1103 — Baby's Breath
Pinks family#D7C3BD
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1103? This light, muted pink shade (Baby's Breath) is hex #D7C3BD, RGB 215, 195, 189. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1103
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1103
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 1103
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1103
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1103 (Baby's Breath) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1103 (Baby's Breath) 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 3500 (Sand) is so near (ΔE 1.95), 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 1103
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1103, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works1103 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1103
Weeks Dye Works 1103 is the floss known as Baby's Breath: a muted, light member of the pinks family. Stitchers describe its character as soft and gentle, perfect for romantic motifs and blush accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1103 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1103 (Baby's Breath) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #D7C3BD and RGB 215, 195, 189. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1103?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1103 (Baby's Breath) is DMC 453 (Shell Grey light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 63%) and DMC 23 (Apple Blossom, 62%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1103?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1103 are 3500 Sand (ΔE 1.95), 1139 Chablis (ΔE 2.99), and 1107 Cattail (ΔE 4.76). These are useful substitutes when 1103 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1103?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1103 (Baby's Breath) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1103.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1103 (Baby's Breath) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1103 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.