1126 — Coleus (obsolete)
Browns family
Weeks Dye Works 1126 — Coleus (obsolete) — has hex #A37560 and RGB 163, 117, 96. This medium, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1126
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1126
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1126
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1126 (Coleus (obsolete)) 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 1126 (Coleus (obsolete)) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1132 (Saltwater Taffy) is so near (ΔE 2.94), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1126
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1126, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 1126 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1126
Weeks Dye Works 1126 (Coleus (obsolete)) is a medium, muted shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits gingerbread themes and tree trunks particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with earth tones or animal fur for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1126 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1126 (Coleus (obsolete)) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #A37560 and RGB 163, 117, 96. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1126?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1126 (Coleus (obsolete)) is DMC 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 76%) and DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 72%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1126?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1126 are 1132 Saltwater Taffy (ΔE 2.94), 2254 Cinnabar (ΔE 3.62), and 1267 Kris' Bon Bons (ΔE 4.47). These are useful substitutes when 1126 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1126?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1126 (Coleus (obsolete)) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1126.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1126 (Coleus (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1126 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.