Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1109 — Angel Hair

Oranges family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 1109 (Angel Hair), a light, vivid orange shade with hex #F2DFB6 and RGB 242, 223, 182. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#F2DFB6
RGB
242, 223, 182
HSL
41°, 70%, 83%
Lab
89.4, 0.3, 22.5
Lightness
83%
Very light
Saturation
70%
Rich
Hue
41°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1109

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

Weeks Dye Works 1109 Angel Hair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1109

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1109

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

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

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 1109 (Angel Hair) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1109 (Angel Hair) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 1111 (Fawn) is so near (ΔE 1.76), 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 1109

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1109, 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 1109 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1109

Weeks Dye Works 1109 is the floss known as Angel Hair: a vivid, light member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. The soft and lively character of this shade lends itself well to fox designs and fall harvest scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1109 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1109 (Angel Hair) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #F2DFB6 and RGB 242, 223, 182. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1109?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1109 (Angel Hair) is DMC ECRU (Ecru) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 75%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 75%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1109?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1109 are 1111 Fawn (ΔE 1.76), 1101 Light Khaki (ΔE 4.26), and 1108 Honeysuckle (ΔE 4.71). These are useful substitutes when 1109 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1109?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1109 (Angel Hair) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1109.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1109 (Angel Hair) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1109 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.