Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1120 — Wasabi

Yellows family#CFD2B2

Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1120? It's Wasabi, a light yellow shade (#CFD2B2 / RGB 207, 210, 178). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#CFD2B2
RGB
207, 210, 178
HSL
66°, 26%, 76%
Lab
83.2, -6.5, 15.5
Lightness
76%
Light
Saturation
26%
Muted
Hue
66°
Family
Yellows

About Weeks Dye Works 1120

Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss

Strands
6 strands
Sold as
5 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1120

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Weeks Dye Works 1120Wasabi

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1120

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1120

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13.5:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
beige

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1120 (Wasabi) 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.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1120

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1120, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Yellows Family

Weeks Dye Works1120 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1120

Weeks Dye Works 1120 (Wasabi) is a light, muted shade in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. Expect a soft and gentle look that suits honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching daffodils or lemon motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1120 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1120 (Wasabi) is a light shade in the yellows family with hex #CFD2B2 and RGB 207, 210, 178. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1120?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1120 (Wasabi) is DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 69%) and DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 64%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1120?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1120 are 1113 Moonglow (ΔE 6.97), 1183 Artichoke (ΔE 7.29), and 1191 Dried Sage (ΔE 7.39). These are useful substitutes when 1120 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1120?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1120 (Wasabi) when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1120.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1120 (Wasabi) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1120 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.