1176 — Pewter
Light Grays family
Weeks Dye Works 1176 — Pewter — has hex #BBADAD and RGB 187, 173, 173. This light, subdued light gray 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1176
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 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.
Light Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1176 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1176
Weeks Dye Works 1176 is the floss known as Pewter: a subdued, light member of the light grays family. Its tone is soft and gentle, making it a popular choice for mouse designs and concrete textures. It pairs nicely in designs that call for dusty surface highlights or pewter motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1176 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1176 (Pewter) is a light shade in the light grays family with hex #BBADAD and RGB 187, 173, 173. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring stone textures and fog and mist.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1176?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1176 (Pewter) is DMC 453 (Shell Grey light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 72%) and DMC 02 (Tin, 66%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1176?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1176 are 2106 Santorini (obsolete) (ΔE 6.72), 1134 Cherub (ΔE 7.54), and 1153 Galvanized (ΔE 7.54). 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 stone textures, fog and mist, silver accents, marble patterns. Its 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.