1176 — Pewter
Blues family#8995A7
Weeks Dye Works 1176 — Pewter — has hex #8995A7 and RGB 137, 149, 167. This medium-light, subdued blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1176
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1176
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 1176
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1176
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 1176 (Pewter) 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 1176
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1176, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Weeks Dye Works1176 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1176
Weeks Dye Works 1176 is the floss known as Pewter: a subdued, medium-light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is balanced and quiet, making it a popular choice for whale designs and sapphire accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for porcelain patterns or hydrangea blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1176 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1176 (Pewter) is a medium-light shade in the blues family with hex #8995A7 and RGB 137, 149, 167. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1176?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1176 (Pewter) is DMC 318 (Steel Grey light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 73%) and DMC 415 (Pearl Grey, 69%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1176?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1176 are 2342 Dutch Iris (ΔE 5.6), 1155 Blue Heron (ΔE 5.7), and 2337 Periwinkle (ΔE 6.56). These are useful substitutes when 1176 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1176?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1176 (Pewter) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1176.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1176 (Pewter) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1176 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.