1238 — Cappuchino
Browns family#BF8A71
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1238? It's Cappuchino, a medium-light brown shade (#BF8A71 / RGB 191, 138, 113). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1238
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1238
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 1238
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1238
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Weeks Dye Works 1238 (Cappuchino) 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 1238 (Cappuchino) 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 1238
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1238, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1238 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1238
Cappuchino (catalog code Weeks Dye Works 1238) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Expect a steady and approachable look that suits leather accents, horse designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cinnamon motifs or bark patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Weeks Dye Works 1238?
Weeks Dye Works 1238 is called Cappuchino. It's a medium-light brown shade (hex #BF8A71, RGB 191, 138, 113) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1238?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1238 (Cappuchino) is DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 77%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1238?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1238 are 4103 Harvest (ΔE 5.45), 4105 Noel (ΔE 6.19), and 2253 Sanguine (ΔE 6.36). These are useful substitutes when 1238 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Weeks Dye Works 1238?
Cross-stitchers pull Weeks Dye Works 1238 (Cappuchino) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1238 (Cappuchino) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1238 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.