1232a — Oilcloth
Browns family#8E6E44
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1232a? This medium, moderately saturated brown shade (Oilcloth) is hex #8E6E44, RGB 142, 110, 68. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1232a
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1232a
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 1232a
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1232a
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Weeks Dye Works 1232a (Oilcloth) 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 1232a (Oilcloth) 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 1232a (Oilcloth) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 1232 (Palomino) (ΔE 3.11) — 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 1232a
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1232a, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1232a in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1232a
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1232a, Oilcloth — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and rich, perfect for rustic designs and leather accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on horse designs and cinnamon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1232a — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1232a is Oilcloth — a medium brown thread (hex #8E6E44, RGB 142, 110, 68). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1232a?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1232a (Oilcloth) is DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 76%) and DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 73%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1232a?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1232a are 1232 Palomino (ΔE 3.11), 1239 Flatfish (ΔE 3.18), and 1233 Cocoa (ΔE 5.55). These are useful substitutes when 1232a is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1232a good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1232a (Oilcloth) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. 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 1232a.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1232a (Oilcloth) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1232a 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.