1261 — Celadon
Yellows family#AA9E69
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1261? This medium, muted yellow shade (Celadon) is hex #AA9E69, RGB 170, 158, 105. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1261
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1261
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 1261
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1261
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 1261 (Celadon) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1261
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1261, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works1261 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1261
Known as Celadon, Weeks Dye Works 1261 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a restrained and earthy quality, this thread works beautifully in golden accents and stars. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring honey themes and wheat fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weeks Dye Works 1261 — what color is it?
The color of Weeks Dye Works 1261 is Celadon — a medium yellow thread (hex #AA9E69, RGB 170, 158, 105). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Weeks Dye Works 1261?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1261 (Celadon) is DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 372 (Mustard light, 82%) and DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light, 72%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1261?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1261 are 1256 Thyme (ΔE 3.44), 1116 Shasta (ΔE 4.26), and 2196 Scuppernong (ΔE 4.55). These are useful substitutes when 1261 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Weeks Dye Works 1261 good for?
Weeks Dye Works 1261 (Celadon) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1261.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1261 (Celadon) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1261 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.