1229 — Chickpea
Browns family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1229 (Chickpea), a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #B1825A and RGB 177, 130, 90. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1229
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 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1226 (Butterscotch (obsole) is so near (ΔE 2.18), 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 1229
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1229, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 1229 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1229
Weeks Dye Works 1229 (Chickpea) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The rich and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for gingerbread themes and tree trunks. Expect to see it used in earth tones and animal fur 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 browns family with hex #B1825A and RGB 177, 130, 90. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1229?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1229 (Chickpea) is DMC 436 (Tan) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light, 76%) and DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown, 75%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1229?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1229 are 1226 Butterscotch (obsole (ΔE 2.18), 1121 Straw (ΔE 3.53), and 1224a Mustard (ΔE 4.92). 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 rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. 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.