1228 — Pecan
Oranges family#BB6D2C
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1228? This medium, vivid orange shade (Pecan) is hex #BB6D2C, RGB 187, 109, 44. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1228
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1228
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 1228
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1228
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Weeks Dye Works 1228 (Pecan) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1228 (Pecan) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1228
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1228, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1228 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1228
A medium, vivid entry in the oranges family, Weeks Dye Works 1228 carries the name Pecan with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as confident and warm, perfect for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on autumn leaves and sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1228?
Weeks Dye Works 1228 is called Pecan. It's a medium orange shade (hex #BB6D2C, RGB 187, 109, 44) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1228?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1228 (Pecan) is DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781), 79%) and DMC 436 (Tan, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1228?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1228 are 1227 Bright Leaf (ΔE 3.43), 1225 Tiger's Eye (ΔE 4), and 4101 Trick or Treat (ΔE 6.12). These are useful substitutes when 1228 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1228?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1228 (Pecan) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. 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 1228 (Pecan) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1228 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.