1161 — Hydrangea
Blues family#C8C8D8
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1161 (Hydrangea), a light, muted blue shade with hex #C8C8D8 and RGB 200, 200, 216. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1161
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1161
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 1161
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1161
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1161 (Hydrangea) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1161
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1161, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works1161 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1161
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1161, Hydrangea — a muted, light thread in the blues family with deep blue tones. The quiet and understated character of this shade lends itself well to forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for whale designs and sapphire accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1161 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1161 is Hydrangea — a light blue thread (hex #C8C8D8, RGB 200, 200, 216). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1161?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1161 (Hydrangea) is DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light, 83%) and DMC 24 (White Lavender, 72%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1161?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1161 are 4149 Beach Comber (ΔE 3.55), 1083 Bashful (ΔE 4.25), and 2126 Madras (ΔE 5.49). These are useful substitutes when 1161 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1161 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1161 (Hydrangea) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1161.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1161 (Hydrangea) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1161 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.