1174 — Tin Roof
Grays family
Weeks Dye Works 1174 (Tin Roof) is a medium-light, subdued gray shade with hex code #908C8D and RGB values 144, 140, 141. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1174
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 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.
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 1286 (Salt Glaze (obsolete) (ΔE 2.25) — 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.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1174 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1174
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1174, Tin Roof — a subdued, medium-light thread in the grays family. Its restrained and versatile presence shines in cobblestone paths and industrial designs alike. Pull this thread for wolf patterns or storm cloud accents 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 gray thread (hex #908C8D, RGB 144, 140, 141). It shows up most in outlines and urban scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1174?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1174 (Tin Roof) is DMC 03 (Medium Tin) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 65%) and DMC 318 (Steel Grey light, 60%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1174?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1174 are 1286 Salt Glaze (obsolete (ΔE 2.25), 4133 Old Glory (ΔE 4.49), and 1171 Dove (ΔE 5.75). 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 outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls. 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.