1171 — Dove
Grays family
Weeks Dye Works 1171 — Dove — has hex #93887F and RGB 147, 136, 127. This medium, subdued 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1171
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 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.
Weeks Dye Works 1171 (Dove) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1151 (Pebble) (ΔE 2.45) — 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 1171
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1171, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1171 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1171
Known as Dove, Weeks Dye Works 1171 is a medium, subdued shade sitting in the grays family. It has a restrained and earthy feel that suits neutral backgrounds and castle walls particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with elephant motifs or cobblestone paths 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 gray thread (hex #93887F, RGB 147, 136, 127). It shows up most in slate textures and rabbit fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1171?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1171 (Dove) is DMC 03 (Medium Tin) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 63%) and DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 61%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1171?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1171 are 1151 Pebble (ΔE 2.45), 4133 Old Glory (ΔE 3.06), and 1186 Wisteria (obsolete) (ΔE 5.08). 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 slate textures, rabbit fur, shading, outlines. Its medium 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.