Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1110 — Parchment

Yellows family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1110? This light, moderately saturated yellow shade (Parchment) is hex #D6CD99, RGB 214, 205, 153. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#D6CD99
RGB
214, 205, 153
HSL
51°, 43%, 72%
Lab
82.0, -4.9, 27.1
Lightness
72%
Light
Saturation
43%
Muted
Hue
51°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1110

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

Weeks Dye Works 1110 Parchment

Sullivans

Yellow Beige Light 45330 77% Approx
Drab Brown Very Light 45146 70% Approx
Old Gold Very Light 45157 67% Approx
Tan Ultra Very Light 45180 66% Approx
Beige Grey Medium 45150 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Baby Chick 002 82% Good
Peach Sherbet 023 74% Approx
Lemon Lime 019 72% Approx
Creamy Peach 011 68% Approx
Dandelion Stem 119 66% Approx

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1110

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1110

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13.1:1
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.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1110 (Parchment) 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 1110

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1110, 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

Yellows Family

Weeks Dye Works 1110 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1110

Weeks Dye Works 1110 is the floss known as Parchment: a moderately saturated, light member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as soft and gentle, perfect for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bumblebee patterns and canary themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1110 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1110 (Parchment) is a light shade in the yellows family with hex #D6CD99 and RGB 214, 205, 153. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1110?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1110 (Parchment) is DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 79%) and DMC 677 (Old Gold very light, 70%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1110?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1110 are 1108 Honeysuckle (ΔE 4.3), 1101 Light Khaki (ΔE 5.55), and 1189 Butter Bean (ΔE 5.74). These are useful substitutes when 1110 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1110?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1110 (Parchment) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1110.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1110 (Parchment) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1110 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.