1230 — Havana
Browns family#835A29
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1230? This medium-dark, vivid brown shade (Havana) is hex #835A29, RGB 131, 90, 41. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1230
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1230
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 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1233 (Cocoa) is so near (ΔE 2.94), 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 1230
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1230, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1230 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1230
Weeks Dye Works 1230 (Havana) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. With a deep and vivid 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 #835A29 and RGB 131, 90, 41. 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 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 79%) and DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1230?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1230 are 1233 Cocoa (ΔE 2.94), 1239 Flatfish (ΔE 6.9), and 1232 Palomino (ΔE 7.19). 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.