1224 — Amber
Oranges family#DB9846
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1224 (Amber), a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex #DB9846 and RGB 219, 152, 70. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1224
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1224
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 1224
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1224
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1224 (Amber) 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 1224 (Amber) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2225a (Marmalade) (ΔE 2.99) — 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 1224
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1224, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1224 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1224
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1224, Amber — a vivid, medium-light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The crisp and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to fall wreaths and citrus motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for fox designs and fall harvest scenes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1224 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1224 is Amber — a medium-light orange thread (hex #DB9846, RGB 219, 152, 70). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1224?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1224 (Amber) is DMC 3820 (Straw dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 77%) and DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 76%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1224?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1224 are 2225a Marmalade (ΔE 2.99), 1227a Turmeric (ΔE 4.73), and 1229 Chickpea (ΔE 4.87). These are useful substitutes when 1224 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1224 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1224 (Amber) 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 1224.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1224 (Amber) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1224 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.