1186 — Wisteria
Yellows family#A5A488
Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria) is a medium-light, subdued yellow shade with hex code #A5A488 and RGB values 165, 164, 136. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1186
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1186
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 1186
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1186
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 1186 (Wisteria) 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.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works1186 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1186
Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria) is a medium-light, subdued shade in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. This thread brings a balanced and quiet presence to projects featuring honey themes or wheat fields. Look for it in charts that feature daffodils or lemon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1186 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #A5A488 and RGB 165, 164, 136. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1186?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1186 (Wisteria) is DMC 524 (Fern Green very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 71%) and DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 67%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1186?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1186 are 1171 Dove (ΔE 5.07), 1183 Artichoke (ΔE 6.65), and 2216 Citron (ΔE 6.76). 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) when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium-light 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) 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.