1123 — Cornsilk
Browns family#CDBA8C
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1123 (Cornsilk), a medium-light, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #CDBA8C and RGB 205, 186, 140. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1123
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1123
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 1123
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1123
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1123 (Cornsilk) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1123 (Cornsilk) 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 1123
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1123, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1123 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1123
Weeks Dye Works 1123 is the floss known as Cornsilk: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the browns family with golden brown tones. The balanced and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to horse designs and cinnamon motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for bark patterns and gingerbread themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1123 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1123 (Cornsilk) is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #CDBA8C and RGB 205, 186, 140. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1123?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1123 (Cornsilk) is DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 69%) and DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium, 66%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1123?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1123 are 1194 Broom Tree (ΔE 3.72), 1189 Butter Bean (ΔE 4.21), and 1118 Goldenrod (ΔE 4.23). These are useful substitutes when 1123 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1123?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1123 (Cornsilk) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1123.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1123 (Cornsilk) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1123 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.