1130 — Butterfly Kisses
Oranges family#E3AB7E
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1130 (Butterfly Kisses), a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex #E3AB7E and RGB 227, 171, 126. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1130
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 1130
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1130
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 1130 (Butterfly Kisses) 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 1121 (Straw) is so near (ΔE 2.78), 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 1130
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1130, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1130 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1130
Weeks Dye Works 1130 is the floss known as Butterfly Kisses: a vivid, medium-light member of the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The balanced and lively character of this shade lends itself well to warm accents and seasonal designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for pumpkins and marigolds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1130 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1130 (Butterfly Kisses) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #E3AB7E and RGB 227, 171, 126. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1130?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1130 (Butterfly Kisses) is DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 738 (Tan very light, 79%) and DMC 945 (Tawny medium, 79%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1130?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1130 are 1121 Straw (ΔE 2.78), 2222 Cornbread (ΔE 4.25), and 2231 Mimosa (ΔE 4.26). These are useful substitutes when 1130 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1130?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1130 (Butterfly Kisses) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1130.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1130 (Butterfly Kisses) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1130 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.