1230 — Havana
Browns family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1230? This medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade (Havana) is hex #5D4C2A, RGB 93, 76, 42. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1230
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 1230
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1230
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1230 (Havana) 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 1230
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1230, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 1230 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1230
Weeks Dye Works 1230 (Havana) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. With a deep and intense quality, this thread works beautifully in gingerbread themes and tree trunks. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring earth tones and animal fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1230 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1230 (Havana) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #5D4C2A and RGB 93, 76, 42. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1230?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1230 (Havana) is DMC 610 (Drab Brown dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark, 76%) and DMC 830 (Golden Olive dark, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1230?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1230 are 1271 Bark (ΔE 6.09), 1288 River Rock (ΔE 7.01), and 1269 Chestnut (ΔE 7.99). These are useful substitutes when 1230 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1230?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1230 (Havana) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1230.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1230 (Havana) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1230 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.