1181 — Cape Cod
Teals family#93A3A7
Weeks Dye Works 1181 (Cape Cod) is a medium-light, subdued teal shade with hex code #93A3A7 and RGB values 147, 163, 167. 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 1181
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1181
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 1181
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1181
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 1181 (Cape Cod) 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 1181 (Cape Cod) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2110 (Jay Bird) (ΔE 2) — 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 1181
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1181, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Weeks Dye Works1181 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1181
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1181, Cape Cod — a subdued, medium-light thread in the teals family. Its restrained and versatile presence shines in water and sky and tropical motifs alike. Pull this thread for cool accents or nature themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1181 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1181 is Cape Cod — a medium-light teal thread (hex #93A3A7, RGB 147, 163, 167). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1181?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1181 (Cape Cod) is DMC 927 (Grey Green light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3752 (Antique Blue very light, 73%) and DMC 168 (Pewter very light, 69%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1181?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1181 are 2110 Jay Bird (ΔE 2), 1155 Blue Heron (ΔE 4.7), and 1251 Hosta (ΔE 5.74). These are useful substitutes when 1181 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1181 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1181 (Cape Cod) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. 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 1181.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1181 (Cape Cod) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1181 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.