Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

1183 — Artichoke

Greens family

Weeks Dye Works 1183 — Artichoke — has hex #B5BE8D and RGB 181, 190, 141. This medium-light, muted green 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.

Hex
#B5BE8D
RGB
181, 190, 141
HSL
71°, 27%, 65%
Lab
75.2, -11.4, 23.8
Lightness
65%
Light
Saturation
27%
Muted
Hue
71°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1183

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1183 Artichoke

Sullivans

Pistachio Green Very Light 45082 73% Approx
Fern Green Very Light 45120 72% Approx
Yellow Green Light 45345 67% Approx
Forest Green Light 45479 66% Approx
Baby Green Medium 45299 53% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 86% Good
Cottage Garden 064 72% Approx
Tomatillo 074 65% Approx
Frozen Margarita 054 57% Fair
Dandelion Stem 119 57% Fair

Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1183

Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Weeks Dye Works 1183

On white fabric
2:1
On dark fabric
10.7:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
tan

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 notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1183 (Artichoke) 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 1183

Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1183, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Greens Family

Weeks Dye Works 1183 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Weeks Dye Works 1183

Weeks Dye Works 1183 is the floss known as Artichoke: a muted, medium-light member of the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its tone is balanced and quiet, making it a popular choice for holiday projects and landscape details. It pairs nicely in designs that call for ferns or herb gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weeks Dye Works 1183 look like?

Weeks Dye Works 1183 (Artichoke) is a medium-light shade in the greens family with hex #B5BE8D and RGB 181, 190, 141. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.

Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1183?

The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1183 (Artichoke) is DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 70%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 68%).

What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1183?

The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1183 are 1123 Cornsilk (ΔE 5.09), 1120 Wasabi (ΔE 6.29), and 2186 Iceburg (obsolete) (ΔE 6.74). These are useful substitutes when 1183 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1183?

Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1183 (Artichoke) when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1183.

Does Weeks Dye Works 1183 (Artichoke) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1183 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.