1246 — Sage
Browns family#B2985B
Weeks Dye Works 1246 — Sage — has hex #B2985B and RGB 178, 152, 91. This medium, 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 1246
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1246
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 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.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Weeks Dye Works 1246 (Sage) 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 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.
Because Weeks Dye Works 1116 (Shasta) is so near (ΔE 1.78), 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 1246
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1246, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Weeks Dye Works1246 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1246
Weeks Dye Works 1246 is the floss known as Sage: a moderately saturated, medium member of the browns family with golden brown tones. Its tone is rich and warm, making it a popular choice for animal fur and warm outlines. It pairs nicely in designs that call for wooden textures or coffee themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1246 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1246 (Sage) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #B2985B and RGB 178, 152, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark 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 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light, 76%) and DMC 833 (Golden Olive light, 75%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1246?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1246 are 1116 Shasta (ΔE 1.78), 1201 Putty (ΔE 3.42), and 1261 Celadon (ΔE 4.95). 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 cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. 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.