1139 — Chablis
Pinks family#E3C8C2
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1139? This light, moderately saturated pink shade (Chablis) is hex #E3C8C2, RGB 227, 200, 194. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1139
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1139
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 1139
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1139
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1139 (Chablis) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1139 (Chablis) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 3500 (Sand) is so near (ΔE 2.3), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1139
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1139, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works1139 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1139
Weeks Dye Works 1139 (Chablis) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family. With a soft and gentle quality, this thread works beautifully in rose buds and florals. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring skin tones and romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1139 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1139 (Chablis) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #E3C8C2 and RGB 227, 200, 194. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1139?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1139 (Chablis) is DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 68%) and DMC 948 (Peach very light, 65%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1139?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1139 are 3500 Sand (ΔE 2.3), 1103 Baby's Breath (ΔE 2.99), and 1134 Cherub (ΔE 3.88). These are useful substitutes when 1139 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1139?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1139 (Chablis) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1139.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1139 (Chablis) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1139 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.