1124 — Sandcastle
Oranges family#D6B57F
Weeks Dye Works 1124 (Sandcastle) is a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex code #D6B57F and RGB values 214, 181, 127. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1124
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1124
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 1124
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1124
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 1124 (Sandcastle) 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 1124 (Sandcastle) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1124
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1124, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1124 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1124
Known as Sandcastle, Weeks Dye Works 1124 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. This thread brings a crisp and versatile presence to projects featuring fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies. Look for it in charts that feature persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1124 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1124 is Sandcastle — a medium-light orange thread (hex #D6B57F, RGB 214, 181, 127). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1124?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1124 (Sandcastle) is DMC 738 (Tan very light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium, 74%) and DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1124?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1124 are 1122 Winter Wheat (ΔE 4.04), 1118 Goldenrod (ΔE 4.18), and 1123 Cornsilk (ΔE 4.58). These are useful substitutes when 1124 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1124 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1124 (Sandcastle) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. 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 1124.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1124 (Sandcastle) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1124 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.