1112 — Banana Pudding
Oranges family#E5C9A4
Weeks Dye Works 1112 (Banana Pudding) is a light, vivid orange shade with hex code #E5C9A4 and RGB values 229, 201, 164. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1112
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1112
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 1112
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1112
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Weeks Dye Works 1112 (Banana Pudding) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1112 (Banana Pudding) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1106 (Beige), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.3). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1112
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1112, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1112 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1112
A light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Weeks Dye Works 1112 carries the name Banana Pudding with warm tangerine tones. Its fresh and easy presence shines in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns alike. Pull this thread for autumn leaves or sunsets when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1112?
Weeks Dye Works 1112 is called Banana Pudding. It's a light orange shade (hex #E5C9A4, RGB 229, 201, 164) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1112?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1112 (Banana Pudding) is DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 78%) and DMC 951 (Tawny light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1112?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1112 are 1106 Beige (ΔE 2.3), 1108 Honeysuckle (ΔE 2.67), and 1111 Fawn (ΔE 3.41). These are useful substitutes when 1112 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1112?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1112 (Banana Pudding) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1112 (Banana Pudding) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1112 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.