1246 — Sage
Yellows family
Weeks Dye Works 1246 — Sage — has hex #948A63 and RGB 148, 138, 99. This medium, 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 1246
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 1246
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1246
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 1246 (Sage) 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 1246
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1246, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1246 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1246
Weeks Dye Works 1246 is the floss known as Sage: a muted, medium member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is warm and grounded, making it a popular choice for warm backgrounds and golden accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for stars or honey themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1246 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1246 (Sage) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #948A63 and RGB 148, 138, 99. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1246?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1246 (Sage) is DMC 372 (Mustard light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 76%) and DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 74%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1246?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1246 are 1201 Putty (ΔE 3.66), 1222 Driftwood (ΔE 4.46), and 2195 Grassland (ΔE 4.53). These are useful substitutes when 1246 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1246?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1246 (Sage) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1246.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1246 (Sage) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1246 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.