1174 — Tin Roof
Browns family#B3AD9F
Weeks Dye Works 1174 (Tin Roof) is a medium-light, subdued brown shade with hex code #B3AD9F and RGB values 179, 173, 159. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1174
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1174
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 1174
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1174
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 1174 (Tin Roof) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1174 (Tin Roof) 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 1174 (Tin Roof) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1206 (White Chocolate) (ΔE 2.46) — 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 1174
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1174, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1174 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1174
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1174, Tin Roof — a subdued, medium-light thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. Its restrained and versatile presence shines in rustic designs and leather accents alike. Pull this thread for horse designs or cinnamon motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1174 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1174 is Tin Roof — a medium-light brown thread (hex #B3AD9F, RGB 179, 173, 159). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1174?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1174 (Tin Roof) is DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 78%) and DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 74%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1174?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1174 are 1206 White Chocolate (ΔE 2.46), 1216 Caramel (ΔE 3.11), and 1173 Grey (ΔE 4.96). These are useful substitutes when 1174 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1174 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1174 (Tin Roof) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. 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 1174.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1174 (Tin Roof) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1174 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.