1223a — Bees Knees
Oranges family#C69C58
Weeks Dye Works 1223a — Bees Knees — has hex #C69C58 and RGB 198, 156, 88. This medium-light, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1223a
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1223a
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 1223a
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1223a
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 1223a (Bees Knees) 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 1223a (Bees Knees) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1223a
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1223a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1223a in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1223a
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1223a, Bees Knees — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Its tone is easygoing and clear, making it a popular choice for fall wreaths and citrus motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fox designs or fall harvest scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1223a — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1223a is Bees Knees — a medium-light orange thread (hex #C69C58, RGB 198, 156, 88). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1223a?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1223a (Bees Knees) is DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 81%) and DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 75%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1223a?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1223a are 1146 Clara (ΔE 5.11), 1246 Sage (ΔE 5.26), and 1201 Putty (ΔE 5.75). These are useful substitutes when 1223a is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1223a good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1223a (Bees Knees) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. 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 1223a.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1223a (Bees Knees) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1223a 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.