1261 — Celadon
Yellows family
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1261? This medium, muted yellow shade (Celadon) is hex #82845B, RGB 130, 132, 91. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1261
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 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.
Weeks Dye Works 1261 (Celadon) sits a hair from Weeks Dye Works 2195 (Grassland) (ΔE 1.67) — 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 1261
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1261, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works 1261 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 sunny yellow 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 #82845B, RGB 130, 132, 91). 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 3052 (Green Grey medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 522 (Fern Green, 71%) and DMC 3053 (Green Grey, 68%).
Which Weeks Dye Works threads are close to 1261?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1261 are 2195 Grassland (ΔE 1.67), 1246 Sage (ΔE 5.84), and 2151 Gulf (obsolete) (ΔE 6.31). 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.