Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1141 — Foxglove (obsolete)

Browns family

Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1141? This medium, moderately saturated brown shade (Foxglove (obsolete)) is hex #947746, RGB 148, 119, 70. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#947746
RGB
148, 119, 70
HSL
38°, 36%, 43%
Lab
51.8, 4.9, 31.0
Lightness
43%
Medium
Saturation
36%
Muted
Hue
38°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1141

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

Weeks Dye Works 1141 Foxglove (obsolete)

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1141

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1141

On white fabric
4.2:1
On dark fabric
5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
khaki

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

Weeks Dye Works 1141 (Foxglove (obsolete)) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1141 (Foxglove (obsolete)) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Weeks Dye Works 1141 (Foxglove (obsolete)) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1223 (Schneckley) (ΔE 2.18) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1141

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1141, 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

Browns Family

Weeks Dye Works 1141 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1141

Meet Weeks Dye Works 1141, Foxglove (obsolete) — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and rich, perfect for tree trunks and earth tones. It blends comfortably into projects centered on animal fur and warm outlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weeks Dye Works 1141 — what color is it?

The color of Weeks Dye Works 1141 is Foxglove (obsolete) — a medium brown thread (hex #947746, RGB 148, 119, 70). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1141?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1141 (Foxglove (obsolete)) is DMC 371 (Mustard) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 79%) and DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 77%).

Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1141?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1141 are 1223 Schneckley (ΔE 2.18), 1216 Caramel (obsolete) (ΔE 3.43), and 2213 Beehive (obsolete) (ΔE 4.12). These are useful substitutes when 1141 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Weeks Dye Works 1141 good for?

Weeks Dye Works 1141 (Foxglove (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1141.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1141 (Foxglove (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1141 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.