1229 — Chickpea
Oranges family#CD8C4B
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1229 (Chickpea), a medium, vivid orange shade with hex #CD8C4B and RGB 205, 140, 75. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Weeks Dye Works 1229
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1229
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 1229
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1229
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 1229 (Chickpea) 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 1229 (Chickpea) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1229
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1229, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1229 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1229
Weeks Dye Works 1229 (Chickpea) is a medium, vivid shade in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The rich and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. Expect to see it used in sunsets and warm accents across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1229 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1229 (Chickpea) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #CD8C4B and RGB 205, 140, 75. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1229?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1229 (Chickpea) is DMC 729 (Old Gold medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 783 (Topaz medium, 79%) and DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 77%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1229?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1229 are 1226 Butterscotch (ΔE 4.08), 1224 Amber (ΔE 4.87), and 2213 Beehive (ΔE 5.2). These are useful substitutes when 1229 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1229?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1229 (Chickpea) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1229.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1229 (Chickpea) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1229 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.