Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1139 — Chablis

Reds family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1139? This light, vivid red shade (Chablis) is hex #E5AEAB, RGB 229, 174, 171. 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.

Hex
#E5AEAB
RGB
229, 174, 171
HSL
3°, 53%, 78%
Lab
76.0, 19.6, 9.3
Lightness
78%
Light
Saturation
53%
Rich
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1139

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1139 Chablis

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Ultra Light 45392 75% Approx
Apricot Very Light 45495 73% Approx
Shell Pink Very Light 45046 69% Approx
Salmon Light 45192 66% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Rosy Glow 140 77% Approx
Little Pink Peony 121 67% Approx
Secondhand Rose 124 63% Fair
Cobbled Peach 129 60% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 58% Fair

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

On white fabric
1.9:1
On dark fabric
11:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
pink

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Weeks Dye Works 1139 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1139

Weeks Dye Works 1139 (Chablis) is a light, vivid shade in the reds family with true red tones. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1139 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1139 (Chablis) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #E5AEAB and RGB 229, 174, 171. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1139?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1139 (Chablis) is DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 761 (Salmon light, 71%) and DMC 776 (Pink Medium, 70%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1139?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1139 are 2279 Sweetheart Rose (ΔE 5.61), 1138 Sophie's Pink (ΔE 5.73), and 1135 Meredith's Pink (obs (ΔE 5.73). 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 poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. 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.