1114 — Lemonade (obsolete)
Yellows family
Weeks Dye Works 1114 — Lemonade (obsolete) — has hex #F5E4A8 and RGB 245, 228, 168. This light, vivid yellow 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1114
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
With its high saturation, Weeks Dye Works 1114 (Lemonade (obsolete)) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1114 (Lemonade (obsolete)) 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 (obsolete)) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 6650 (Buttercup) (ΔE 2.08) — 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.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1114 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1114
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1114, Lemonade (obsolete) — a vivid, light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is gentle and clear, making it a popular choice for sunflowers and highlights. It pairs nicely in designs that call for warm backgrounds or golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1114 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1114 is Lemonade (obsolete) — a light yellow thread (hex #F5E4A8, RGB 245, 228, 168). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1114?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1114 (Lemonade (obsolete)) is DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 76%) and DMC 677 (Old Gold very light, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1114?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1114 are 6650 Buttercup (ΔE 2.08), 1108 Honeysuckle (ΔE 2.92), and 1112 Banana Pudding (ΔE 3.81). 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 (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee 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 (obsolete)) 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.