1239 — Flatfish
Browns family#856947
Weeks Dye Works 1239 — Flatfish — has hex #856947 and RGB 133, 105, 71. This medium-dark, moderately saturated brown 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.
About Weeks Dye Works 1239
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1239
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 1239
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1239
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 1239 (Flatfish) 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 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 1232a (Oilcloth) is so near (ΔE 3.18), 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.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1239 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1239
Weeks Dye Works 1239 is the floss known as Flatfish: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is deep and intense, making it a popular choice for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for bark patterns or gingerbread themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1239 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1239 (Flatfish) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #856947 and RGB 133, 105, 71. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1239?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1239 (Flatfish) is DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 70%) and DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 69%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1239?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1239 are 1232a Oilcloth (ΔE 3.18), 1233 Cocoa (ΔE 4.97), and 1232 Palomino (ΔE 5.78). 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 warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. 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.