Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1150 — Spanish Moss

Browns family

Weeks Dye Works 1150 (Spanish Moss) is a medium-dark, subdued brown shade with hex code #70645A and RGB values 112, 100, 90. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#70645A
RGB
112, 100, 90
HSL
27°, 11%, 40%
Lab
43.2, 3.0, 7.4
Lightness
40%
Dark
Saturation
11%
Neutral
Hue
27°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1150

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

Weeks Dye Works 1150 Spanish Moss

Sullivans

Beaver Grey Dark 45152 70% Approx
Beige Grey Very Dark 45148 69% Approx
Mocha Brown Medium 45324 59% Fair
Beige Grey Ultra Dark 45396 57% Fair
Shell Grey Dark 45101 52% Fair

Crescent Colours

Muddy Puddle 180 65% Approx
Timber 089 58% Fair
Cocoa Bean 172 56% Fair
Barrel Cactus 031 55% Fair
Root Beer Float 027 53% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1150

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

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1150

On white fabric
5.7:1
On dark fabric
3.7:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1150 (Spanish Moss) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1150 (Spanish Moss) 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 1150

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1150, 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 1150 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1150

Weeks Dye Works 1150 is the floss known as Spanish Moss: a subdued, medium-dark member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its deep and grounded presence shines in horse designs and cinnamon motifs alike. Pull this thread for bark patterns or gingerbread themes when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1150 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1150 (Spanish Moss) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #70645A and RGB 112, 100, 90. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1150?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1150 (Spanish Moss) is DMC 07 (Driftwood) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood, 83%) and DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 83%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1150?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1150 are 1154 Graphite (ΔE 4.3), 1299 Porpoise (ΔE 4.45), and 1273 Grape Vine (ΔE 5.89). These are useful substitutes when 1150 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1150?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1150 (Spanish Moss) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1150.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1150 (Spanish Moss) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1150 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.