1226 — Butterscotch (obsole
Browns family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1226? It's Butterscotch (obsole, a medium brown shade (#B4885E / RGB 180, 136, 94). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1226
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 1226
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1226
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 1226 (Butterscotch (obsole) 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 1226 (Butterscotch (obsole) 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1121 (Straw) is so near (ΔE 1.41), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1226
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1226, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 1226 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1226
Weeks Dye Works 1226 is the floss known as Butterscotch (obsole: a moderately saturated, medium member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The shade reads as rich and warm — a go-to choice for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1226 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1226 (Butterscotch (obsole) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #B4885E and RGB 180, 136, 94. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1226?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1226 (Butterscotch (obsole) is DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 436 (Tan, 74%) and DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1226?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1226 are 1121 Straw (ΔE 1.41), 1229 Chickpea (ΔE 2.18), and 1224a Mustard (ΔE 4.4). These are useful substitutes when 1226 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1226?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1226 (Butterscotch (obsole) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1226.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1226 (Butterscotch (obsole) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1226 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.