1193 — Guacamole
Yellows family
Weeks Dye Works 1193 (Guacamole) is a medium, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #A0A056 and RGB values 160, 160, 86. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1193
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 1193
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1193
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 1193 (Guacamole) 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 1193
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1193, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1193 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1193
Weeks Dye Works 1193 (Guacamole) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. This thread brings a rich and warm presence to projects featuring canary themes or sunflowers. Look for it in charts that feature highlights or warm backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1193 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1193 (Guacamole) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #A0A056 and RGB 160, 160, 86. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1193?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1193 (Guacamole) is DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light, 75%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 70%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1193?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1193 are 2210 Citronella (ΔE 5.72), 2205 Grasshopper (ΔE 7.11), and 2202a Apple Pucker (ΔE 7.29). These are useful substitutes when 1193 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1193?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1193 (Guacamole) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1193.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1193 (Guacamole) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1193 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.