1136 — Carnation (obsolete)
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 1136 (Carnation (obsolete)) is a medium-light, muted red shade with hex code #B78F89 and RGB values 183, 143, 137. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1136
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 1136
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1136
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 1136 (Carnation (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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1136
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1136, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 1136 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1136
Weeks Dye Works 1136 is the floss known as Carnation (obsolete): a muted, medium-light member of the reds family with true red tones. Its balanced and quiet presence shines in apple motifs and ladybug designs alike. Pull this thread for barn scenes or tomato patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1136 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1136 (Carnation (obsolete)) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #B78F89 and RGB 183, 143, 137. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1136?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1136 (Carnation (obsolete)) is DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 63%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 61%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1136?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1136 are 1137 Rose Quartz (ΔE 6.03), 3500 Sand (ΔE 6.93), and 2247 Flamingo (obsolete) (ΔE 7.34). These are useful substitutes when 1136 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1136?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1136 (Carnation (obsolete)) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1136.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1136 (Carnation (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1136 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.