1224a — Mustard
Oranges family
Weeks Dye Works 1224a (Mustard) is a medium, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #C0864C and RGB values 192, 134, 76. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1224a
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 1224a
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1224a
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 1224a (Mustard) 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 1224a (Mustard) 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 1224a (Mustard) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1224 (Amber) (ΔE 2.98) — 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 1224a
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1224a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works 1224a in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1224a
Known as Mustard, Weeks Dye Works 1224a is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a steady and rich presence to projects featuring seasonal designs or pumpkins. Look for it in charts that feature marigolds or fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1224a — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1224a is Mustard — a medium orange thread (hex #C0864C, RGB 192, 134, 76). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1224a?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1224a (Mustard) is DMC 729 (Old Gold medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 436 (Tan, 80%) and DMC 783 (Topaz medium, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1224a?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1224a are 1224 Amber (ΔE 2.98), 1121 Straw (ΔE 4.23), and 1226 Butterscotch (obsole (ΔE 4.4). These are useful substitutes when 1224a is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1224a good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1224a (Mustard) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1224a.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1224a (Mustard) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1224a 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.