1228a — Cinnamon Twist
Oranges family#B15A28
Weeks Dye Works 1228a — Cinnamon Twist — has hex #B15A28 and RGB 177, 90, 40. This medium, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Weeks Dye Works 1228a
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1228a
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 1228a
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1228a
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1228a (Cinnamon Twist) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1228a
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1228a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1228a in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1228a
Known as Cinnamon Twist, Weeks Dye Works 1228a is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. It has a vibrant and steady feel that suits seasonal designs and pumpkins particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with marigolds or fall wreaths for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1228a — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1228a is Cinnamon Twist — a medium orange thread (hex #B15A28, RGB 177, 90, 40). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1228a?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1228a (Cinnamon Twist) is DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 435 (Brown very light, 79%) and DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 70%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1228a?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1228a are 2236 Copper (ΔE 3.75), 2237 Hazelnut (ΔE 3.99), and 2242 Cognac (ΔE 4.63). These are useful substitutes when 1228a is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1228a good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1228a (Cinnamon Twist) 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 1228a.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1228a (Cinnamon Twist) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1228a 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.