1126 — Coleus
Reds family#B68288
Weeks Dye Works 1126 — Coleus — has hex #B68288 and RGB 182, 130, 136. This medium-light, muted red 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1126
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1126
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 1126
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1126
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1126 (Coleus) 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 1126
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1126, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works1126 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1126
Weeks Dye Works 1126 (Coleus) is a medium-light, muted shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a balanced and quiet feel that suits tomato patterns and roses particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hearts or holiday designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1126 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1126 (Coleus) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #B68288 and RGB 182, 130, 136. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1126?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1126 (Coleus) is DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 70%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 70%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1126?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1126 are 2284 Madison Rose (ΔE 5.75), 1291 Basil (ΔE 6.44), and 2282 Charlotte's Pink (ΔE 6.48). 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) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light 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) 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.