1150 — Spanish Moss
Browns family#9E9084
Weeks Dye Works 1150 (Spanish Moss) is a medium-light, subdued brown shade with hex code #9E9084 and RGB values 158, 144, 132. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1150
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1150
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 1150
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1150
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 1150 (Spanish Moss) 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 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1241 (Desert) is so near (ΔE 3.09), 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 1150
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1150, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1150 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-light member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its balanced and quiet 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-light shade in the browns family with hex #9E9084 and RGB 158, 144, 132. 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 06 (Medium Light Driftwood) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown light, 69%) and DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 62%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1150?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1150 are 1241 Desert (ΔE 3.09), 1221 Latte (ΔE 4.66), and 1231 Neapolitan (ΔE 5.44). 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-light 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.