1131 — Peach
Oranges family
Weeks Dye Works 1131 (Peach) is a medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #D19478 and RGB values 209, 148, 120. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1131
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 1131
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1131
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 1131 (Peach) 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 1131 (Peach) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1131 (Peach) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2243 (Cantaloupe (obsolete) (ΔE 2.13) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1131
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1131, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 1131 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1131
Known as Peach, Weeks Dye Works 1131 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a easygoing and clear presence to projects featuring seasonal designs or pumpkins. Look for it in charts that feature marigolds or fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1131 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1131 is Peach — a medium-light orange thread (hex #D19478, RGB 209, 148, 120). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1131?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1131 (Peach) is DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 81%) and DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 78%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1131?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1131 are 2243 Cantaloupe (obsolete (ΔE 2.13), 2231 Mimosa (obsolete) (ΔE 3.85), and 3500 Sand (ΔE 6.16). These are useful substitutes when 1131 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1131 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1131 (Peach) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. 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 1131.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1131 (Peach) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1131 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.