1189 — Butter Bean
Yellows family#C7BF8E
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1189? This medium-light, moderately saturated yellow shade (Butter Bean) is hex #C7BF8E, RGB 199, 191, 142. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1189
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1189
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 1189
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1189
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1189 (Butter Bean) 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 2210 (Citronella) is so near (ΔE 2.72), 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 1189
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1189, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works1189 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1189
Weeks Dye Works 1189 is the floss known as Butter Bean: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and versatile, perfect for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1189 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1189 (Butter Bean) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #C7BF8E and RGB 199, 191, 142. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1189?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1189 (Butter Bean) is DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 71%) and DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 65%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1189?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1189 are 2210 Citronella (ΔE 2.72), 1183 Artichoke (ΔE 3.5), and 1194 Broom Tree (ΔE 3.58). These are useful substitutes when 1189 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1189?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1189 (Butter Bean) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1189.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1189 (Butter Bean) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1189 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.