1183 — Artichoke
Yellows family#BAB88F
Weeks Dye Works 1183 — Artichoke — has hex #BAB88F and RGB 186, 184, 143. This medium-light, muted yellow 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 1183
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1183
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 1183
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1183
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 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1191 (Dried Sage) is so near (ΔE 2.22), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
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.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works1183 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1183
Weeks Dye Works 1183 is the floss known as Artichoke: a muted, medium-light member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Its tone is balanced and quiet, making it a popular choice for warm backgrounds and golden accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for stars or honey themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1183 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1183 (Artichoke) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #BAB88F and RGB 186, 184, 143. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1183?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1183 (Artichoke) is DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 62%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 61%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1183?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1183 are 1191 Dried Sage (ΔE 2.22), 2216 Citron (ΔE 3.32), and 1189 Butter Bean (ΔE 3.5). 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 rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. 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.