1118 — Goldenrod
Yellows family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1118? It's Goldenrod, a medium-light yellow shade (#E5CE7C / RGB 229, 206, 124). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1118
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 1118
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1118
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 is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1118 (Goldenrod) 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 1115 (Banana Popsicle), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.02). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1118
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1118, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1118 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1118
A medium-light, vivid entry in the yellows family, Weeks Dye Works 1118 carries the name Goldenrod with warm gold tones. The shade reads as fresh and confident — a go-to choice for stars and honey themes. It also turns up in patterns built around wheat fields and daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1118?
Weeks Dye Works 1118 is called Goldenrod. It's a medium-light yellow shade (hex #E5CE7C, RGB 229, 206, 124) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1118?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1118 (Goldenrod) is DMC 677 (Old Gold very light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 745 (Yellow light pale, 75%) and DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1118?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1118 are 1115 Banana Popsicle (ΔE 3.02), 1113 Moonglow (ΔE 4.58), and 2218 Sally's Sunshine (ΔE 4.68). These are useful substitutes when 1118 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1118?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1118 (Goldenrod) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium-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 1118 (Goldenrod) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1118 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.