1173 — Grey
Grays family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey), a medium-light, subdued gray shade with hex #9F9E8D and RGB 159, 158, 141. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours 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 1173
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 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.
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.
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.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1173 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1173
Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey) is a medium-light, subdued shade in the grays family. The balanced and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for elephant motifs and cobblestone paths. Expect to see it used in industrial designs and wolf patterns 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 grays family with hex #9F9E8D and RGB 159, 158, 141. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring shading and outlines.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1173?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1173 (Grey) is DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 69%) and DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 68%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1173?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1173 are 1197 Birch (ΔE 4.43), 1105 Arrowhead (ΔE 5.11), and 1153 Galvanized (ΔE 5.82). 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 shading, outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds. 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.