Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1113 — Moonglow

Yellows family#DFD1A6

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1113? It's Moonglow, a light yellow shade (#DFD1A6 / RGB 223, 209, 166). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#DFD1A6
RGB
223, 209, 166
HSL
45°, 47%, 76%
Lab
84.0, -1.8, 23.1
Lightness
76%
Light
Saturation
47%
Muted
Hue
45°
Family
Yellows

About Weeks Dye Works 1113

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1113

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 1113Moonglow

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
13.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

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 1115 (Banana Popsicle) is so near (ΔE 3.14), 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 Works1113 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1113

Weeks Dye Works 1113 (Moonglow) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Expect a soft and gentle 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 light shade in the yellows family with hex #DFD1A6 and RGB 223, 209, 166. 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 3047 (Yellow Beige light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 78%) and DMC 677 (Old Gold very light, 71%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1113?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1113 are 1115 Banana Popsicle (ΔE 3.14), 1122a Coquina (ΔE 4.14), and 1108 Honeysuckle (ΔE 4.39). 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 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.