1147 — Oyster
Pinks family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1147 (Oyster), a medium-light, subdued pink shade with hex #B6A5B7 and RGB 182, 165, 183. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1147
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 1147
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1147
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1147 (Oyster) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1147
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1147, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Weeks Dye Works 1147 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1147
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1147, Oyster — a subdued, medium-light thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The restrained and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to baby projects and peony petals. Stitchers frequently choose it for flamingo designs and tulip blooms in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1147 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1147 is Oyster — a medium-light pink thread (hex #B6A5B7, RGB 182, 165, 183). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1147?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1147 (Oyster) is DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 68%) and DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender, 49%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1147?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1147 are 4123 Celebration (ΔE 5.36), 2334 Lilac (ΔE 7.24), and 2301 Lavender (obsolete) (ΔE 7.96). These are useful substitutes when 1147 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1147 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1147 (Oyster) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1147.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1147 (Oyster) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1147 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.