1111 — Fawn
Oranges family#E5D0B4
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1111 (Fawn), a light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #E5D0B4 and RGB 229, 208, 180. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1111
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1111
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 1111
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1111
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 1111 (Fawn) 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 1111 (Fawn) 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 1111 (Fawn) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1110 (Parchment) (ΔE 1.89) — 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 1111
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1111, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1111 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1111
Known as Fawn, Weeks Dye Works 1111 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The gentle and approachable mood of this color makes it a natural fit for fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies. Expect to see it used in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1111 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1111 is Fawn — a light orange thread (hex #E5D0B4, RGB 229, 208, 180). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1111?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1111 (Fawn) is DMC ECRU (Ecru) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 80%) and DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light, 79%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1111?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1111 are 1110 Parchment (ΔE 1.89), 1109 Angel Hair (ΔE 2.75), and 1122a Coquina (ΔE 3.3). These are useful substitutes when 1111 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1111 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1111 (Fawn) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. 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 1111.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1111 (Fawn) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1111 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.