1232 — Palomino
Browns family#966D3A
Weeks Dye Works 1232 (Palomino) is a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #966D3A and RGB values 150, 109, 58. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1232
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1232
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 1232
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1232
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Weeks Dye Works 1232 (Palomino) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Weeks Dye Works is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1232 (Palomino) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1232a (Oilcloth), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.11). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1232
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1232, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1232 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1232
Palomino (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1232) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the browns family with earthy sienna tones. This thread brings a balanced and warm presence to projects featuring earth tones or animal fur. Look for it in charts that feature warm outlines or wooden textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1232?
Weeks Dye Works 1232 is called Palomino. It's a medium brown shade (hex #966D3A, RGB 150, 109, 58) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1232?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1232 (Palomino) is DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 79%) and DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1232?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1232 are 1232a Oilcloth (ΔE 3.11), 1233 Cocoa (ΔE 5.45), and 1239 Flatfish (ΔE 5.78). These are useful substitutes when 1232 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1232?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1232 (Palomino) for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1232 (Palomino) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1232 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.