1216 — Caramel
Yellows family#BCB8AB
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1216? This light, subdued yellow shade (Caramel) is hex #BCB8AB, RGB 188, 184, 171. 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 1216
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1216
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 1216
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1216
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 1216 (Caramel) 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 1174 (Tin Roof) is so near (ΔE 3.11), 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.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works1216 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1216
Weeks Dye Works 1216 (Caramel) is a light, subdued shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a soft and gentle quality, this thread works beautifully in canary themes and sunflowers. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring highlights and warm backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1216 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1216 (Caramel) is a light shade in the yellows family with hex #BCB8AB and RGB 188, 184, 171. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1216?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1216 (Caramel) is DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 74%) and DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1216?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1216 are 1174 Tin Roof (ΔE 3.11), 1206 White Chocolate (ΔE 4.18), and 1171 Dove (ΔE 5.8). 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) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its light 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) 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.