1114 — Lemonade
Browns family#DDD7C7
Weeks Dye Works 1114 — Lemonade — has hex #DDD7C7 and RGB 221, 215, 199. This light, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1114
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1114
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 1114
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1114
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 1114 (Lemonade) 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 1114 (Lemonade) 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 1114 (Lemonade) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1092 (Grits) (ΔE 2.45) — 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 1114
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1114, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1114 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1114
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1114, Lemonade — a muted, light thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. Its tone is quiet and understated, making it a popular choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for animal fur or warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1114 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1114 is Lemonade — a light brown thread (hex #DDD7C7, RGB 221, 215, 199). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1114?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1114 (Lemonade) is DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 79%) and DMC 712 (Cream, 76%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1114?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1114 are 1092 Grits (ΔE 2.45), 1090 Chantilly (ΔE 4.64), and 1091 Whitewash (ΔE 4.76). These are useful substitutes when 1114 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1114 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1114 (Lemonade) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. 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 1114.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1114 (Lemonade) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1114 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.