1173 — Grey
Browns family#BAAA93
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey), a medium-light, muted brown shade with hex #BAAA93 and RGB 186, 170, 147. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1173
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1173
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 1173
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1173
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1206 (White Chocolate) is so near (ΔE 2.82), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1173
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1173, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1173 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1173
Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey) is a medium-light, muted shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. The balanced and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for coffee themes and rustic designs. Expect to see it used in leather accents and horse designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1173 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey) is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #BAAA93 and RGB 186, 170, 147. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1173?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey) is DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 79%) and DMC 06 (Medium Light Driftwood, 77%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1173?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1173 are 1206 White Chocolate (ΔE 2.82), 1196 Taupe (ΔE 3.67), and 1151 Pebble (ΔE 4.04). These are useful substitutes when 1173 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1173?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1173.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1173 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.