1186 — Wisteria (obsolete)
Grays family
Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria (obsolete)) is a medium, subdued gray shade with hex code #8A7C77 and RGB values 138, 124, 119. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1186
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 1186
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1186
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria (obsolete)) 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 1186
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1186, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1186 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1186
Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria (obsolete)) is a medium, subdued shade in the grays family. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring elephant motifs or cobblestone paths. Look for it in charts that feature industrial designs or wolf patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1186 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria (obsolete)) is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #8A7C77 and RGB 138, 124, 119. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring shading and outlines.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1186?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria (obsolete)) is DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 64%) and DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 58%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1186?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1186 are 1300 Seagull (ΔE 4.51), 1151 Pebble (ΔE 4.87), and 1171 Dove (ΔE 5.08). These are useful substitutes when 1186 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1186?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria (obsolete)) when your project calls for shading, outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1186.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1186 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.