1197 — Birch
Yellows family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1197 (Birch), a medium-light, subdued yellow shade with hex #9E997D and RGB 158, 153, 125. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1197
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 1197
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1197
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 1197 (Birch) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1197
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1197, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1197 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1197
Known as Birch, Weeks Dye Works 1197 is a medium-light, subdued shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The restrained and versatile mood of this color makes it a natural fit for golden accents and stars. Expect to see it used in honey themes and wheat fields across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1197 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1197 is Birch — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #9E997D, RGB 158, 153, 125). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1197?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1197 (Birch) is DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 71%) and DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 70%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1197?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1197 are 2205 Grasshopper (ΔE 4.23), 1173 Grey (ΔE 4.43), and 1196 Taupe (ΔE 5.17). These are useful substitutes when 1197 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1197 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1197 (Birch) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. 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 1197.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1197 (Birch) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1197 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.