1238 — Cappuchino
Browns family
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1238? It's Cappuchino, a medium brown shade (#9A795B / RGB 154, 121, 91). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1238
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 1238
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1238
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Weeks Dye Works 1220 (Camel), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.54). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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 Works 1238 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, muted shade from the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Expect a steady and quiet 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 brown shade (hex #9A795B, RGB 154, 121, 91) 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 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 74%) and DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Weeks Dye Works 1238?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1238 are 1220 Camel (ΔE 2.54), 1211 White Walnut (obsole (ΔE 4.87), and 1223a Bees Knees (ΔE 5). 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 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.