1236 — Mocha
Browns family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1236 (Mocha), a medium, muted brown shade with hex #8C7261 and RGB 140, 114, 97. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours 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 1236
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 1236
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1236
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1236 (Mocha) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1236 (Mocha) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Because Weeks Dye Works 2326 (Stone) is so near (ΔE 1.59), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1236
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1236, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works 1236 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1236
Weeks Dye Works 1236 (Mocha) is a medium, muted shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The warm and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for coffee themes and rustic designs. Expect to see it used in leather accents and horse designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1236 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1236 (Mocha) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #8C7261 and RGB 140, 114, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1236?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1236 (Mocha) is DMC 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 71%) and DMC 07 (Driftwood, 62%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1236?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1236 are 2326 Stone (ΔE 1.59), 1265 Garrison Green (ΔE 5.1), and 1238 Cappuchino (ΔE 5.71). These are useful substitutes when 1236 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1236?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1236 (Mocha) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1236.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1236 (Mocha) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1236 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.