1156 — Grape Ice
Purples family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1156? It's Grape Ice, a medium-light purple shade (#987CA6 / RGB 152, 124, 166). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1156
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1156
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1156
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1156 (Grape Ice) 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 1156
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1156, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Weeks Dye Works 1156 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1156
Weeks Dye Works 1156 is the floss known as Grape Ice: a muted, medium-light member of the purples family with true purple tones. The shade reads as balanced and quiet — a go-to choice for floral details and elegant accents. It also turns up in patterns built around grape clusters and wisteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1156 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1156 (Grape Ice) is a medium-light shade in the purples family with hex #987CA6 and RGB 152, 124, 166. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1156?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1156 (Grape Ice) is DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 209 (Lavender dark, 61%) and DMC 3836 (Grape light, 59%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1156?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1156 are 2020 Amethyst (ΔE 3.56), 4119 Independence (ΔE 4.07), and 2316 Iris (ΔE 4.42). These are useful substitutes when 1156 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1156?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1156 (Grape Ice) when your project calls for plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1156.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1156 (Grape Ice) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1156 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.