1155 — Blue Heron
Blues family#92A4B2
Weeks Dye Works 1155 (Blue Heron) is a medium-light, muted blue shade with hex code #92A4B2 and RGB values 146, 164, 178. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1155
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1155
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 1155
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1155
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 1155 (Blue Heron) 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 1155
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1155, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works1155 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1155
Blue Heron (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1155) is a medium-light, muted shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a gentle and grounded presence to projects featuring water or denim textures. Look for it in charts that feature cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1155?
Weeks Dye Works 1155 is called Blue Heron. It's a medium-light blue shade (hex #92A4B2, RGB 146, 164, 178) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1155?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1155 (Blue Heron) is DMC 3752 (Antique Blue very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 415 (Pearl Grey, 78%) and DMC 157 (Cornflower Blue very light, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1155?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1155 are 2110 Jay Bird (ΔE 4), 1181 Cape Cod (ΔE 4.7), and 1176 Pewter (ΔE 5.7). These are useful substitutes when 1155 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1155?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1155 (Blue Heron) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. 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 1155 (Blue Heron) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1155 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.