1240 — Dirt Road
Oranges family#AB8240
Looking up Weeks Dye Works 1240? It's Dirt Road, a medium orange shade (#AB8240 / RGB 171, 130, 64). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Weeks Dye Works alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Weeks Dye Works 1240
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1240
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 1240
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1240
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1240 (Dirt Road) 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 1240 (Dirt Road) 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.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1240
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1240, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Weeks Dye Works1240 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1240
Weeks Dye Works 1240 is the floss known as Dirt Road: a moderately saturated, medium member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. The shade reads as rich and warm — a go-to choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1240 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1240 (Dirt Road) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #AB8240 and RGB 171, 130, 64. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1240?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1240 (Dirt Road) is DMC 833 (Golden Olive light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown, 75%) and DMC 832 (Golden Olive, 73%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1240?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1240 are 2213 Beehive (ΔE 4.61), 1223 Schneckley (ΔE 5.63), and 1226 Butterscotch (ΔE 5.76). These are useful substitutes when 1240 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1240?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1240 (Dirt Road) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1240.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1240 (Dirt Road) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1240 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.