1105 — Arrowhead
Browns family#DBC9BA
Weeks Dye Works 1105 (Arrowhead) is a light, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #DBC9BA and RGB values 219, 201, 186. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1105
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1105
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 1105
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1105
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 1105 (Arrowhead) 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 1105 (Arrowhead) 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 1094 (Linen), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.41). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1105
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1105, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1105 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1105
A light, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, Weeks Dye Works 1105 carries the name Arrowhead with earthy sienna tones. Its easy and clean presence shines in wooden textures and coffee themes alike. Pull this thread for rustic designs or leather accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1105?
Weeks Dye Works 1105 is called Arrowhead. It's a light brown shade (hex #DBC9BA, RGB 219, 201, 186) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1105?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1105 (Arrowhead) is DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light, 78%) and DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1105?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1105 are 1094 Linen (ΔE 2.41), 1107 Cattail (ΔE 2.41), and 1098 Queen Anne (ΔE 2.69). These are useful substitutes when 1105 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1105?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1105 (Arrowhead) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. 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 1105 (Arrowhead) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1105 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.