1251 — Hosta (obsolete)
Yellows family
Weeks Dye Works 1251 (Hosta (obsolete)) is a medium-light, muted yellow shade with hex code #A3A885 and RGB values 163, 168, 133. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1251
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 1251
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1251
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Weeks Dye Works 1251 (Hosta (obsolete)) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Weeks Dye Works 1251 (Hosta (obsolete)) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2126 (Madras (obsolete)) (ΔE 1.79) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1251
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1251, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1251 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1251
Meet Weeks Dye Works 1251, Hosta (obsolete) — a muted, medium-light thread in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. Its restrained and versatile presence shines in wheat fields and daffodils alike. Pull this thread for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1251 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1251 is Hosta (obsolete) — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #A3A885, RGB 163, 168, 133). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1251?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1251 (Hosta (obsolete)) is DMC 524 (Fern Green very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 523 (Fern Green light, 71%) and DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light, 68%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1251?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1251 are 2126 Madras (obsolete) (ΔE 1.79), 2186 Iceburg (obsolete) (ΔE 2.17), and 1191 Dried Sage (ΔE 3.88). These are useful substitutes when 1251 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1251 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1251 (Hosta (obsolete)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1251.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1251 (Hosta (obsolete)) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1251 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.