1132 — Saltwater Taffy
Browns family#D4AF9C
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1132? It's Saltwater Taffy, a light brown shade (#D4AF9C / RGB 212, 175, 156). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1132
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1132
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 1132
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1132
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Weeks Dye Works 1132 (Saltwater Taffy) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1132 (Saltwater Taffy) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1132
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1132, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1132 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1132
A light, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, Weeks Dye Works 1132 carries the name Saltwater Taffy with warm chocolate tones. The shade reads as easy and clean — a go-to choice for wooden textures and coffee themes. It also turns up in patterns built around rustic designs and leather accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1132?
Weeks Dye Works 1132 is called Saltwater Taffy. It's a light brown shade (hex #D4AF9C, RGB 212, 175, 156) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1132?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1132 (Saltwater Taffy) is DMC 950 (Desert Sand light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light, 77%) and DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1132?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1132 are 1131 Peach (ΔE 3.85), 1133 Conch (ΔE 4.54), and 1129 Peach Fuzz (ΔE 4.99). These are useful substitutes when 1132 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1132?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1132 (Saltwater Taffy) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1132 (Saltwater Taffy) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1132 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.