1151 — Pebble
Browns family#B8A28E
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1151? It's Pebble, a medium-light brown shade (#B8A28E / RGB 184, 162, 142). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1151
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1151
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 1151
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1151
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 1151 (Pebble) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1151 (Pebble) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1151 (Pebble) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1221 (Latte) (ΔE 2.52) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1151
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1151, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1151 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1151
Known as Pebble, Weeks Dye Works 1151 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching gingerbread themes or tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1151 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1151 is Pebble — a medium-light brown thread (hex #B8A28E, RGB 184, 162, 142). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1151?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1151 (Pebble) is DMC 06 (Medium Light Driftwood) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light, 82%) and DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown light, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1151?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1151 are 1221 Latte (ΔE 2.52), 1211 White Walnut (ΔE 3.95), and 1300 Seagull (ΔE 3.95). These are useful substitutes when 1151 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1151 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1151 (Pebble) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. 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 1151.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1151 (Pebble) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1151 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.