1171 — Dove
Light Grays family#A9AD9C
Weeks Dye Works 1171 — Dove — has hex #A9AD9C and RGB 169, 173, 156. This medium-light, subdued light gray thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1171
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1171
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 1171
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1171
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1171 (Dove) 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 1171
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1171, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works1171 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1171
Known as Dove, Weeks Dye Works 1171 is a medium-light, subdued shade sitting in the light grays family. It has a restrained and versatile feel that suits stone textures and fog and mist particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with silver accents or marble patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1171 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1171 is Dove — a medium-light light gray thread (hex #A9AD9C, RGB 169, 173, 156). It shows up most in dusty surface highlights and pewter motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1171?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1171 (Dove) is DMC 524 (Fern Green very light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 928 (Grey Green very light, 68%) and DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 67%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1171?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1171 are 1186 Wisteria (ΔE 5.07), 1174 Tin Roof (ΔE 5.4), and 1216 Caramel (ΔE 5.8). These are useful substitutes when 1171 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1171 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1171 (Dove) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dusty surface highlights, pewter motifs, subtle shading, metallic effects. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1171.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1171 (Dove) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1171 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.