1181 — Cape Cod (obsolete)
Greens family
Weeks Dye Works 1181 (Cape Cod (obsolete)) is a medium-light, subdued green shade with hex code #8F9982 and RGB values 143, 153, 130. 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 1181
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 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 (obsolete)) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
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.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 1181 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1181
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1181, Cape Cod (obsolete) — a subdued, medium-light thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its restrained and versatile presence shines in foliage and nature scenes alike. Pull this thread for holiday projects or landscape details 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 (obsolete) — a medium-light green thread (hex #8F9982, RGB 143, 153, 130). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1181?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1181 (Cape Cod (obsolete)) is DMC 524 (Fern Green very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 523 (Fern Green light, 78%) and DMC 503 (Blue Green medium, 72%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1181?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1181 are 1166 Sea Foam (ΔE 3.42), 1191 Dried Sage (ΔE 4.7), and 2126 Madras (obsolete) (ΔE 5.14). 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 (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss 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 1181.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1181 (Cape Cod (obsolete)) 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.