1239 — Flatfish
Yellows family
Weeks Dye Works 1239 — Flatfish — has hex #706B43 and RGB 112, 107, 67. This medium-dark, muted yellow thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1239
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 1239
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1239
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1239 (Flatfish) 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 1264 (Loden) is so near (ΔE 2.09), 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 1239
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1239, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1239 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1239
Weeks Dye Works 1239 is the floss known as Flatfish: a muted, medium-dark member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is deep and grounded, making it a popular choice for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for bumblebee patterns or canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1239 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1239 (Flatfish) is a medium-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #706B43 and RGB 112, 107, 67. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1239?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1239 (Flatfish) is DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 67%) and DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 65%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1239?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1239 are 1264 Loden (ΔE 2.09), 4105 Noel (ΔE 3.53), and 1259 Pamilco (ΔE 4). These are useful substitutes when 1239 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1239?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1239 (Flatfish) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1239.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1239 (Flatfish) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1239 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.