1194 — Broom Tree
Yellows family#BEB282
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1194? It's Broom Tree, a medium-light yellow shade (#BEB282 / RGB 190, 178, 130). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1194
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1194
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 1194
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1194
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 1194 (Broom Tree) 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 1194 (Broom Tree) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2216 (Citron) (ΔE 1.63) — 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 1194
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1194, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works1194 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1194
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1194, Broom Tree — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as easygoing and clear — a go-to choice for sunflowers and highlights. It also turns up in patterns built around warm backgrounds and golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1194 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1194 is Broom Tree — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #BEB282, RGB 190, 178, 130). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1194?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1194 (Broom Tree) is DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium, 68%) and DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 67%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1194?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1194 are 2216 Citron (ΔE 1.63), 1189 Butter Bean (ΔE 3.58), and 1123 Cornsilk (ΔE 3.72). These are useful substitutes when 1194 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1194 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1194 (Broom Tree) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. 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 1194.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1194 (Broom Tree) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1194 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.