1231 — Neopolitan (obsolete
Browns family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1231 (Neopolitan (obsolete), a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #AA824C and RGB 170, 130, 76. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans 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 1231
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 1231
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1231
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Weeks Dye Works 1231 (Neopolitan (obsolete) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1231 (Neopolitan (obsolete) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1231 (Neopolitan (obsolete) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1146 (Clara (obsolete)) (ΔE 2.52) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1231
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1231, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 1231 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1231
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1231, Neopolitan (obsolete — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The steady and rich character of this shade lends itself well to tree trunks and earth tones. Stitchers frequently choose it for animal fur and warm outlines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1231 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1231 is Neopolitan (obsolete — a medium brown thread (hex #AA824C, RGB 170, 130, 76). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1231?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1231 (Neopolitan (obsolete) is DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 77%) and DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 72%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1231?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1231 are 1146 Clara (obsolete) (ΔE 2.52), 4143 Calypso (ΔE 4.27), and 1224 Amber (ΔE 4.52). These are useful substitutes when 1231 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1231 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1231 (Neopolitan (obsolete) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. 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 1231.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1231 (Neopolitan (obsolete) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1231 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.