Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1113 — Moonglow

Yellows family

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1113? It's Moonglow, a medium-light yellow shade (#E5D76F / RGB 229, 215, 111). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#E5D76F
RGB
229, 215, 111
HSL
53°, 69%, 67%
Lab
85.2, -8.5, 52.5
Lightness
67%
Light
Saturation
69%
Rich
Hue
53°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1113

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

Weeks Dye Works 1113 Moonglow

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1113

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1113

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
14.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
tan

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

Saturated shades like Weeks Dye Works 1113 (Moonglow) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1113 (Moonglow) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Weeks Dye Works 2218 (Sally's Sunshine) is so near (ΔE 0.14), 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 1113

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1113, 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 1113 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1113

Weeks Dye Works 1113 (Moonglow) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Expect a balanced and lively look that suits canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching highlights or warm backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1113 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1113 (Moonglow) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #E5D76F and RGB 229, 215, 111. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1113?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1113 (Moonglow) is DMC 11 (Light Tender Green) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 12 (Tender Green, 77%) and DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 77%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1113?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1113 are 2218 Sally's Sunshine (ΔE 0.14), 1115 Banana Popsicle (ΔE 2.41), and 2223 Saffron (ΔE 2.97). These are useful substitutes when 1113 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1113?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1113 (Moonglow) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1113.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1113 (Moonglow) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1113 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.