Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed Floss

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.

Hex
#949F7A
RGB
148, 159, 122
HSL
78°, 16%, 55%
Lab
63.8, -10.6, 18.0
Lightness
55%
Medium
Saturation
16%
Neutral
Hue
78°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1191

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Weeks Dye Works 1191 Dried Sage

Sullivans

Fern Green Light 45119 85% Good
Green Grey 45333 76% Approx
Pistachio Green Light 45081 69% Approx
Beaver Grey Medium 45153 69% Approx
Fern Green Very Light 45120 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Green Onion 017 78% Approx
Frozen Margarita 054 71% Approx
Wasabi 113 66% Approx
Cottage Garden 064 64% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 63% Fair

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

On white fabric
2.8:1
On dark fabric
7.5:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
khaki

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 notes

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.

Blending & gradients

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.