1266 — Caper
Yellows family#5F522B
Need details on Weeks Dye Works 1266? This medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade (Caper) is hex #5F522B, RGB 95, 82, 43. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Weeks Dye Works shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Weeks Dye Works 1266
Weeks Dye Works 6-Strand Floss
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1266
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 1266
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1266
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 1266 (Caper) 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 2194 (Lily Pad) is so near (ΔE 3.14), 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 1266
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1266, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Weeks Dye Works1266 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1266
Weeks Dye Works 1266 is the floss known as Caper: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and intense, perfect for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1266 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper) is a medium-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #5F522B and RGB 95, 82, 43. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1266?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper) is DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 78%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 71%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1266?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1266 are 2194 Lily Pad (ΔE 3.14), 1271 Bark (ΔE 5.03), and 2202 Bullfrog (ΔE 6.93). These are useful substitutes when 1266 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1266?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1266.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1266 (Caper) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1266 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.