1223 — Schneckley
Oranges family#B48E36
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1223? This medium, vivid orange shade (Schneckley) is hex #B48E36, RGB 180, 142, 54. 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 1223
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1223
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 1223
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1223
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1223 (Schneckley) 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 1223 (Schneckley) 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 1223
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1223, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1223 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1223
Weeks Dye Works 1223 (Schneckley) is a medium, vivid shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a rich and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in marigolds and fall wreaths. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring citrus motifs and fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1223 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1223 (Schneckley) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #B48E36 and RGB 180, 142, 54. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1223?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1223 (Schneckley) is DMC 833 (Golden Olive light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 67%) and DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 66%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1223?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1223 are 2211 Olive (ΔE 5.26), 1240 Dirt Road (ΔE 5.63), and 1246 Sage (ΔE 5.96). These are useful substitutes when 1223 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1223?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1223 (Schneckley) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1223.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1223 (Schneckley) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1223 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.