1146 — Clara
Browns family#C1A173
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1146? This medium-light, moderately saturated brown shade (Clara) is hex #C1A173, RGB 193, 161, 115. 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 1146
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1146
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 1146
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1146
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1146 (Clara) 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 1146 (Clara) 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 1122 (Winter Wheat) is so near (ΔE 2.41), 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 1146
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1146, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1146 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1146
Weeks Dye Works 1146 (Clara) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. With a balanced and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in coffee themes and rustic designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring leather accents and horse designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1146 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1146 (Clara) is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #C1A173 and RGB 193, 161, 115. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1146?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1146 (Clara) is DMC 738 (Tan very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 75%) and DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1146?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1146 are 1122 Winter Wheat (ΔE 2.41), 1219 Oak (ΔE 3.25), and 1201 Putty (ΔE 3.63). These are useful substitutes when 1146 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1146?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1146 (Clara) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1146.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1146 (Clara) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1146 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.