1191 — Dried Sage
Greens family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1191? This medium-light, muted green shade (Dried Sage) is hex #949F7A, RGB 148, 159, 122. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1191
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 1191
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1191
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 threads like Weeks Dye Works 1191 (Dried Sage) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1191 (Dried Sage) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2199 (Tarragon) (ΔE 2) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1191
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1191, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Weeks Dye Works 1191 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1191
Known as Dried Sage, Weeks Dye Works 1191 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a restrained and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in frog patterns and moss textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring avocado themes and foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1191 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1191 is Dried Sage — a medium-light green thread (hex #949F7A, RGB 148, 159, 122). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1191?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1191 (Dried Sage) is DMC 523 (Fern Green light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 87%) and DMC 3053 (Green Grey, 81%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1191?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1191 are 2199 Tarragon (ΔE 2), 2126 Madras (obsolete) (ΔE 2.15), and 2161 Julep (obsolete) (ΔE 2.96). These are useful substitutes when 1191 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1191 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1191 (Dried Sage) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1191.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1191 (Dried Sage) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1191 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.