1231 — Neapolitan
Browns family#A48978
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1231 (Neapolitan), a medium-light, muted brown shade with hex #A48978 and RGB 164, 137, 120. 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1231
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1231
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 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 (Neapolitan) 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 (Neapolitan) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
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 Works1231 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1231
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1231, Neapolitan — a muted, medium-light thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The restrained and versatile 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 Neapolitan — a medium-light brown thread (hex #A48978, RGB 164, 137, 120). 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 (Neapolitan) is DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown light, 75%) and DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 69%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1231?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1231 are 1222 Driftwood (ΔE 5.05), 1150 Spanish Moss (ΔE 5.44), and 1221 Latte (ΔE 6.52). These are useful substitutes when 1231 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1231 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1231 (Neapolitan) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its medium-light 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 (Neapolitan) 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.