1138 — Sophie's Pink
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 1138 — Sophie's Pink — has hex #D79A9E and RGB 215, 154, 158. This light, moderately saturated red 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1138
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 1138
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1138
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 2279 (Sweetheart Rose), is barely a step away (ΔE 0.86). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 1138 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1138
A light, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, Weeks Dye Works 1138 carries the name Sophie's Pink with warm crimson tones. Its tone is easy and clean, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1138?
Weeks Dye Works 1138 is called Sophie's Pink. It's a light red shade (hex #D79A9E, RGB 215, 154, 158) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, 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 778 (Antique Mauve very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 77%) and DMC 761 (Salmon light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1138?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1138 are 2279 Sweetheart Rose (ΔE 0.86), 2280 Emma's Pink (ΔE 4.42), and 1139 Chablis (ΔE 5.73). 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 valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. 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.