1121 — Straw
Oranges family#DBAD80
Weeks Dye Works 1121 — Straw — has hex #DBAD80 and RGB 219, 173, 128. This medium-light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1121
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1121
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 1121
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1121
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 1121 (Straw) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1121 (Straw) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1121 (Straw) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1130 (Butterfly Kisses) (ΔE 2.78) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1121
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1121, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1121 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1121
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1121, Straw — a vivid, medium-light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Its tone is crisp and versatile, making it a popular choice for fall wreaths and citrus motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fox designs or fall harvest scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1121 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1121 is Straw — a medium-light orange thread (hex #DBAD80, RGB 219, 173, 128). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1121?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1121 (Straw) is DMC 738 (Tan very light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 437 (Tan light, 76%) and DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light, 76%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1121?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1121 are 1130 Butterfly Kisses (ΔE 2.78), 1219 Oak (ΔE 4.57), and 1122 Winter Wheat (ΔE 4.69). These are useful substitutes when 1121 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1121 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1121 (Straw) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1121.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1121 (Straw) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1121 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.