1106 — Beige
Oranges family#DBC4A0
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1106? It's Beige, a light orange shade (#DBC4A0 / RGB 219, 196, 160). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1106
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1106
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 1106
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1106
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 1106 (Beige) 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 1106 (Beige) 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 1112 (Banana Pudding) is so near (ΔE 2.3), 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 1106
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1106, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1106 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1106
Weeks Dye Works 1106 (Beige) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Expect a soft and gentle look that suits marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching citrus motifs or fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1106 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1106 (Beige) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #DBC4A0 and RGB 219, 196, 160. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1106?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1106 (Beige) is DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light, 77%) and DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 72%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1106?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1106 are 1112 Banana Pudding (ΔE 2.3), 1122a Coquina (ΔE 2.51), and 1101 Light Khaki (ΔE 2.96). These are useful substitutes when 1106 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1106?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1106 (Beige) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1106.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1106 (Beige) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1106 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.