1122a — Coquina
Browns family#DAC9A9
Weeks Dye Works 1122a — Coquina — has hex #DAC9A9 and RGB 218, 201, 169. This light, moderately saturated brown 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1122a
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 1122a
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1122a
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 1122a (Coquina) 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 1122a (Coquina) 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 1122a (Coquina) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1115 (Banana Popsicle) (ΔE 2.51) — 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 1122a
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1122a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1122a in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1122a
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1122a, Coquina — a moderately saturated, light thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. Its tone is gentle and approachable, making it a popular choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for animal fur or warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1122a — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1122a is Coquina — a light brown thread (hex #DAC9A9, RGB 218, 201, 169). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1122a?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1122a (Coquina) is DMC 822 (Beige Grey light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 76%) and DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light, 74%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1122a?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1122a are 1115 Banana Popsicle (ΔE 2.51), 1106 Beige (ΔE 2.51), and 1110 Parchment (ΔE 3.08). These are useful substitutes when 1122a is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1122a good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1122a (Coquina) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1122a.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1122a (Coquina) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1122a 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.