1216 — Caramel (obsolete)
Browns family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1216? This medium, muted brown shade (Caramel (obsolete)) is hex #8D7651, RGB 141, 118, 81. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1216
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 1216
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1216
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1216 (Caramel (obsolete)) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1216 (Caramel (obsolete)) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1223 (Schneckley) is so near (ΔE 3.06), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1216
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1216, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 1216 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1216
Weeks Dye Works 1216 (Caramel (obsolete)) is a medium, muted shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. With a warm and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in gingerbread themes and tree trunks. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring earth tones and animal fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1216 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1216 (Caramel (obsolete)) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #8D7651 and RGB 141, 118, 81. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1216?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1216 (Caramel (obsolete)) is DMC 371 (Mustard) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 79%) and DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 76%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1216?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1216 are 1223 Schneckley (ΔE 3.06), 1219 Oak (ΔE 3.28), and 1141 Foxglove (obsolete) (ΔE 3.43). These are useful substitutes when 1216 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1216?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1216 (Caramel (obsolete)) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1216.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1216 (Caramel (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1216 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.