1107 — Cattail
Browns family#D5C0B0
Weeks Dye Works 1107 — Cattail — has hex #D5C0B0 and RGB 213, 192, 176. This light, moderately saturated brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1107
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1107
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 1107
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1107
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Weeks Dye Works 1107 (Cattail) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1107 (Cattail) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1107 (Cattail) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1105 (Arrowhead) (ΔE 2.41) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1107
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1107, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1107 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1107
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1107, Cattail — a moderately saturated, light thread in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is gentle and approachable, making it a popular choice for rustic designs and leather accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for horse designs or cinnamon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1107 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1107 is Cattail — a light brown thread (hex #D5C0B0, RGB 213, 192, 176). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1107?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1107 (Cattail) is DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 78%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 69%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1107?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1107 are 1105 Arrowhead (ΔE 2.41), 1098 Queen Anne (ΔE 3.17), and 1127 Skinny Dip (ΔE 3.21). These are useful substitutes when 1107 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1107 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1107 (Cattail) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. 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 1107.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1107 (Cattail) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1107 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.