1235 — Roasted Figs
Browns family#93431C
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1235? This medium-dark, vivid brown shade (Roasted Figs) is hex #93431C, RGB 147, 67, 28. 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 1235
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1235
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 1235
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1235
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 is hand-dyed, so Weeks Dye Works 1235 (Roasted Figs) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1235
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1235, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1235 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1235
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the browns family, Weeks Dye Works 1235 carries the name Roasted Figs with warm chocolate tones. Stitchers describe its character as strong and rich, perfect for wooden textures and coffee themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on rustic designs and leather accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1235?
Weeks Dye Works 1235 is called Roasted Figs. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #93431C, RGB 147, 67, 28) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1235?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1235 (Roasted Figs) is DMC 301 (Mahogany medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 85%) and DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 84%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1235?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1235 are 2237 Hazelnut (ΔE 5.52), 1269 Chestnut (ΔE 7.41), and 2236 Copper (ΔE 7.64). These are useful substitutes when 1235 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1235?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1235 (Roasted Figs) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1235 (Roasted Figs) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1235 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.