1152 — King Mackerel
Light Grays family#AAA8AE
Weeks Dye Works 1152 — King Mackerel — has hex #AAA8AE and RGB 170, 168, 174. This medium-light, subdued light gray thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1152
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1152
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 1152
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1152
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 is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1152 (King Mackerel) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1152
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1152, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works1152 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1152
A medium-light, subdued entry in the light grays family, Weeks Dye Works 1152 carries the name King Mackerel. Its tone is gentle and grounded, making it a popular choice for dusty surface highlights and pewter motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for subtle shading or metallic effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1152?
Weeks Dye Works 1152 is called King Mackerel. It's a medium-light light gray shade (hex #AAA8AE, RGB 170, 168, 174) in the light grays family, commonly used for silver accents, marble patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1152?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1152 (King Mackerel) is DMC 02 (Tin) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 415 (Pearl Grey, 77%) and DMC 168 (Pewter very light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1152?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1152 are 2126 Madras (ΔE 4.89), 1141 Foxglove (ΔE 5.82), and 4141 Clam Shell (ΔE 6.35). These are useful substitutes when 1152 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1152?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1152 (King Mackerel) for charts featuring silver accents, marble patterns, rain clouds, mouse designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1152 (King Mackerel) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1152 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.