Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1111 — Fawn

Oranges family

Below: Weeks Dye Works 1111 (Fawn), a light, vivid orange shade with hex #F3E4BD and RGB 243, 228, 189. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#F3E4BD
RGB
243, 228, 189
HSL
43°, 69%, 85%
Lab
90.9, -0.9, 20.9
Lightness
85%
Very light
Saturation
69%
Rich
Hue
43°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1111

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

Weeks Dye Works 1111 Fawn

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

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

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

With its high saturation, Weeks Dye Works 1111 (Fawn) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

Blending & gradients

Weeks Dye Works 1111 (Fawn) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1109 (Angel Hair) (ΔE 1.76) — 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.

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 1111 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, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. The gentle and clear 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 #F3E4BD, RGB 243, 228, 189). 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 746 (Off White) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 78%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 77%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1111?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1111 are 1109 Angel Hair (ΔE 1.76), 1101 Light Khaki (ΔE 3.27), and 1112 Banana Pudding (ΔE 5.01). 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.