1115 — Banana Popsicle
Oranges family#E2D3B2
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1115? This light, moderately saturated orange shade (Banana Popsicle) is hex #E2D3B2, RGB 226, 211, 178. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1115
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1115
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 1115
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1115
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 1115 (Banana Popsicle) 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 1115 (Banana Popsicle) 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 1122a (Coquina), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.51). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1115
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1115, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1115 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1115
Banana Popsicle (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1115) is a light, moderately saturated shade from the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a easy and clean quality, this thread works beautifully in sunsets and warm accents. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1115?
Weeks Dye Works 1115 is called Banana Popsicle. It's a light orange shade (hex #E2D3B2, RGB 226, 211, 178) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1115?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1115 (Banana Popsicle) is DMC 822 (Beige Grey light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 82%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1115?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1115 are 1122a Coquina (ΔE 2.51), 1113 Moonglow (ΔE 3.14), and 1108 Honeysuckle (ΔE 3.38). These are useful substitutes when 1115 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1115?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1115 (Banana Popsicle) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. 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 1115 (Banana Popsicle) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1115 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.