1219 — Oak
Browns family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1219? It's Oak, a medium brown shade (#88765B / RGB 136, 118, 91). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1219
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 1219
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1219
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 1219 (Oak) 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 1219 (Oak) 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 1219
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1219, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 1219 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1219
Weeks Dye Works 1219 is the floss known as Oak: a muted, medium member of the browns family with golden brown tones. The shade reads as warm and grounded — a go-to choice for animal fur and warm outlines. It also turns up in patterns built around wooden textures and coffee themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1219 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1219 (Oak) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #88765B and RGB 136, 118, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1219?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1219 (Oak) is DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 71%) and DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 70%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1219?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1219 are 1216 Caramel (obsolete) (ΔE 3.28), 1265 Garrison Green (ΔE 3.75), and 2194 Lily Pad (ΔE 5.28). These are useful substitutes when 1219 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1219?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1219 (Oak) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1219.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1219 (Oak) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1219 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.