1110 — Parchment
Browns family#DECDB5
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1110? This light, moderately saturated brown shade (Parchment) is hex #DECDB5, RGB 222, 205, 181. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1110
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1110
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 1110
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1110
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1110 (Parchment) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1111 (Fawn) is so near (ΔE 1.89), 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 1110
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1110, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1110 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1110
Weeks Dye Works 1110 is the floss known as Parchment: a moderately saturated, light member of the browns family with golden brown tones. Stitchers describe its character as soft and gentle, perfect for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1110 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1110 (Parchment) is a light shade in the browns family with hex #DECDB5 and RGB 222, 205, 181. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1110?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1110 (Parchment) is DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 80%) and DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light, 79%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1110?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1110 are 1111 Fawn (ΔE 1.89), 1109 Angel Hair (ΔE 2.77), and 1122a Coquina (ΔE 3.08). 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 warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. 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.