Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1106 — Beige

Oranges family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1106? It's Beige, a light orange shade (#D5BF9B / RGB 213, 191, 155). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#D5BF9B
RGB
213, 191, 155
HSL
37°, 41%, 72%
Lab
78.3, 2.3, 21.0
Lightness
72%
Light
Saturation
41%
Muted
Hue
37°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1106

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

Weeks Dye Works 1106 Beige

Sullivans

Drab Brown Very Light 45146 85% Good
Beige Grey Medium 45150 77% Approx
Yellow Beige Light 45330 69% Approx
Old Gold Very Light 45157 67% Approx
Tawny Light 45288 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Creamy Peach 011 93% Good
Tufted Yellow 122 80% Good
Dandelion Stem 119 76% Approx
Peach Sherbet 023 75% Approx
Bamboo 003 64% Fair

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

On white fabric
1.8:1
On dark fabric
11.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
tan

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Skin tones & portraits

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.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

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.

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

Oranges Family

Weeks Dye Works 1106 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 #D5BF9B and RGB 213, 191, 155. 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 3033 (Mocha Brown very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light, 74%) and DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 69%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1106?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1106 are 1122 Winter Wheat (ΔE 3.75), 1127 Skinny Dip (ΔE 3.78), and 1206 White Chocolate (obs (ΔE 3.93). 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.