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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1139
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 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.
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.
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.