1138 — Sophie's Pink
Pinks family#EFC0C8
Weeks Dye Works 1138 — Sophie's Pink — has hex #EFC0C8 and RGB 239, 192, 200. This light, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1138
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1138
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 1138
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1138
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1138 (Sophie's Pink) 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 1138
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1138, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works1138 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1138
A light, vivid entry in the pinks family, Weeks Dye Works 1138 carries the name Sophie's Pink. Its tone is fresh and easy, making it a popular choice for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for florals or skin tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1138?
Weeks Dye Works 1138 is called Sophie's Pink. It's a light pink shade (hex #EFC0C8, RGB 239, 192, 200) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1138?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1138 (Sophie's Pink) is DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 79%) and DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1138?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1138 are 4119 Independence (ΔE 5.73), 1135 Meredith's Pink (ΔE 6.57), and 4123 Celebration (ΔE 8.11). These are useful substitutes when 1138 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1138?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1138 (Sophie's Pink) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. 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 1138 (Sophie's Pink) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1138 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.