1225 — Tiger's Eye
Browns family#B46C19
Weeks Dye Works 1225 (Tiger's Eye) is a medium, vivid brown shade with hex code #B46C19 and RGB values 180, 108, 25. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1225
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1225
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 1225
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1225
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works 1225 (Tiger's Eye) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1225 (Tiger's Eye) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1227 (Bright Leaf), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.88). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1225
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1225, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1225 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1225
Tiger's Eye (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1225) is a medium, vivid shade from the browns family with earthy sienna tones. This thread brings a confident and warm presence to projects featuring leather accents or horse designs. Look for it in charts that feature cinnamon motifs or bark patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1225?
Weeks Dye Works 1225 is called Tiger's Eye. It's a medium brown shade (hex #B46C19, RGB 180, 108, 25) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1225?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1225 (Tiger's Eye) is DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781)) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark, 78%) and DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1225?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1225 are 1227 Bright Leaf (ΔE 2.88), 1228 Pecan (ΔE 4), and 4101 Trick or Treat (ΔE 4.99). These are useful substitutes when 1225 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1225?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1225 (Tiger's Eye) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1225 (Tiger's Eye) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1225 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.