1118 — Goldenrod
Oranges family#DFC48B
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1118? It's Goldenrod, a light orange shade (#DFC48B / RGB 223, 196, 139). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1118
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1118
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 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.
For skin, hands, and faces, Weeks Dye Works 1118 (Goldenrod) 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 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.
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.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1118 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1118
A light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Weeks Dye Works 1118 carries the name Goldenrod with golden orange tones. The shade reads as fresh and easy — a go-to choice for pumpkins and marigolds. It also turns up in patterns built around fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1118?
Weeks Dye Works 1118 is called Goldenrod. It's a light orange shade (hex #DFC48B, RGB 223, 196, 139) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, 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 3047 (Yellow Beige light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 677 (Old Gold very light, 85%) and DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1118?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1118 are 1124 Sandcastle (ΔE 4.18), 2218 Sally's Sunshine (ΔE 4.23), and 1123 Cornsilk (ΔE 4.23). 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 persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. 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 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.