1136 — Carnation
Reds family#C9A195
Weeks Dye Works 1136 (Carnation) is a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #C9A195 and RGB values 201, 161, 149. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1136
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1136
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 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) 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 Works1136 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: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its balanced and versatile 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) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #C9A195 and RGB 201, 161, 149. 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) is DMC 950 (Desert Sand light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light, 66%) and DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 65%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1136?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1136 are 4151 Peach Cobbler (ΔE 3.39), 2253 Sanguine (ΔE 4.73), and 1132 Saltwater Taffy (ΔE 5.02). 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) 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) 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.