1108 — Honeysuckle
Oranges family#EAD2AB
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1108? This light, vivid orange shade (Honeysuckle) is hex #EAD2AB, RGB 234, 210, 171. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1108
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1108
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 1108
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1108
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 1108 (Honeysuckle) 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 1108 (Honeysuckle) 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 1112 (Banana Pudding), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.67). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1108
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1108, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1108 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1108
Honeysuckle (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1108) is a light, vivid shade from the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a fresh and easy quality, this thread works beautifully in citrus motifs and fox designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1108?
Weeks Dye Works 1108 is called Honeysuckle. It's a light orange shade (hex #EAD2AB, RGB 234, 210, 171) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1108?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1108 (Honeysuckle) is DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 75%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1108?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1108 are 1112 Banana Pudding (ΔE 2.67), 1111 Fawn (ΔE 3.32), and 1115 Banana Popsicle (ΔE 3.38). These are useful substitutes when 1108 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1108?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1108 (Honeysuckle) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. 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 1108 (Honeysuckle) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1108 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.