1156 — Grape Ice
Light Grays family#9C96A7
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1156? It's Grape Ice, a medium-light light gray shade (#9C96A7 / RGB 156, 150, 167). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1156
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1156
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 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.
Light Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works1156 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1156
Weeks Dye Works 1156 is the floss known as Grape Ice: a subdued, medium-light member of the light grays family. The shade reads as balanced and quiet — a go-to choice for winter themes and stone textures. It also turns up in patterns built around fog and mist and silver accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1156 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1156 (Grape Ice) is a medium-light shade in the light grays family with hex #9C96A7 and RGB 156, 150, 167. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring concrete textures and dusty surface highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1156?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1156 (Grape Ice) is DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) with a 60% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 415 (Pearl Grey, 57%) and DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry, 56%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1156?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1156 are 1152 King Mackerel (ΔE 7.51), 2334 Lilac (ΔE 8.11), and 2126 Madras (ΔE 8.61). 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 concrete textures, dusty surface highlights, pewter motifs, subtle shading. 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.