1221 — Latte
Browns family#AF9C8C
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1221? It's Latte, a medium-light brown shade (#AF9C8C / RGB 175, 156, 140). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1221
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1221
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 1221
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1221
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 1221 (Latte) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1221 (Latte) 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 1221 (Latte) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1151 (Pebble) (ΔE 2.52) — 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 1221
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1221, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1221 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1221
Known as Latte, Weeks Dye Works 1221 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits warm outlines, wooden textures, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching coffee themes or rustic designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1221 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1221 is Latte — a medium-light brown thread (hex #AF9C8C, RGB 175, 156, 140). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1221?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1221 (Latte) is DMC 06 (Medium Light Driftwood) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown light, 76%) and DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light, 75%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1221?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1221 are 1151 Pebble (ΔE 2.52), 1300 Seagull (ΔE 2.85), and 1153 Galvanized (ΔE 3.25). These are useful substitutes when 1221 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1221 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1221 (Latte) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. 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 1221.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1221 (Latte) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1221 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.