1191 — Dried Sage
Yellows family#B5B98E
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1191? This medium-light, muted yellow shade (Dried Sage) is hex #B5B98E, RGB 181, 185, 142. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1191
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1191
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 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 1183 (Artichoke) (ΔE 2.22) — 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.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works1191 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1191
Known as Dried Sage, Weeks Dye Works 1191 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. With a restrained and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring canary themes and sunflowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1191 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1191 is Dried Sage — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #B5B98E, RGB 181, 185, 142). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1191?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1191 (Dried Sage) is DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 64%) and DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light, 62%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1191?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1191 are 1183 Artichoke (ΔE 2.22), 2216 Citron (ΔE 4.79), and 1189 Butter Bean (ΔE 4.91). 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 stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. 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.