1147 — Oyster
Reds family#B89E9F
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1147 (Oyster), a medium-light, muted red shade with hex #B89E9F and RGB 184, 158, 159. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1147
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1147
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 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.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works1147 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1147
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1147, Oyster — a muted, medium-light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The restrained and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to poppies and cardinal birds. Stitchers frequently choose it for apple motifs and ladybug designs 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 red thread (hex #B89E9F, RGB 184, 158, 159). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1147?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1147 (Oyster) is DMC 453 (Shell Grey light) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 66%) and DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light, 65%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1147?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1147 are 2286 Thistle (ΔE 3.59), 4151 Peach Cobbler (ΔE 6.56), and 1153 Galvanized (ΔE 6.64). 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 hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. 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.