1116 — Shasta
Browns family#AD9660
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1116 (Shasta), a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #AD9660 and RGB 173, 150, 96. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1116
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1116
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 1116
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1116
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1116 (Shasta) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1116 (Shasta) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1246 (Sage) is so near (ΔE 1.78), 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 1116
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1116, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1116 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1116
Weeks Dye Works 1116 is the floss known as Shasta: a moderately saturated, medium member of the browns family with golden brown tones. The rich and warm character of this shade lends itself well to animal fur and warm outlines. Stitchers frequently choose it for wooden textures and coffee themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1116 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1116 (Shasta) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #AD9660 and RGB 173, 150, 96. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1116?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1116 (Shasta) is DMC 372 (Mustard light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light, 84%) and DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1116?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1116 are 1246 Sage (ΔE 1.78), 1201 Putty (ΔE 3.55), and 1261 Celadon (ΔE 4.26). These are useful substitutes when 1116 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1116?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1116 (Shasta) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1116.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1116 (Shasta) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1116 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.