1256 — Thyme
Yellows family#9E955C
Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) is a medium, muted yellow shade with hex code #9E955C and RGB values 158, 149, 92. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1256
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1256
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 1256
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1256
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 1256 (Thyme) 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 1256
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1256, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works1256 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1256
Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) is a medium, muted shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring canary themes or sunflowers. Look for it in charts that feature highlights or warm backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1256 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #9E955C and RGB 158, 149, 92. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1256?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) is DMC 372 (Mustard light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light, 82%) and DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 67%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1256?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1256 are 2196 Scuppernong (ΔE 3.33), 1261 Celadon (ΔE 3.44), and 2200 Kudzu (ΔE 3.57). These are useful substitutes when 1256 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1256?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1256.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1256 (Thyme) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1256 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.