1161 — Hydrangea (obsolete)
Yellows family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1161 (Hydrangea (obsolete)), a light, subdued yellow shade with hex #C7C4B5 and RGB 199, 196, 181. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1161
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 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 (obsolete)) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1161 (Hydrangea (obsolete)) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1094 (Linen) (ΔE 2.79) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
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.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1161 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1161
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1161, Hydrangea (obsolete) — a subdued, light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The quiet and understated character of this shade lends itself well to wheat fields and daffodils. Stitchers frequently choose it for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1161 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1161 is Hydrangea (obsolete) — a light yellow thread (hex #C7C4B5, RGB 199, 196, 181). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1161?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1161 (Hydrangea (obsolete)) is DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 80%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1161?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1161 are 1094 Linen (ΔE 2.79), 1092 Grits (ΔE 3.89), and 1300a Chia (ΔE 5.45). 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 (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. 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 (obsolete)) 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.