0111 — Acorn
Reds family
Gentle Art Sampler 0111 — Acorn — has hex #693D35 and RGB 105, 61, 53. This medium-dark, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0111
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity.How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0111
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0111
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 Gentle Art Sampler 0111 (Acorn) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Gentle Art Sampler 0111 (Acorn) sits a hair from Gentle Art Sampler 1191 (Brown Bear) (ΔE 2.56) — 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 Gentle Art Sampler 0111
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0111, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0111 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0111
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0111, Acorn — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is rich and grounded, making it a popular choice for roses and hearts. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday designs or bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0111 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0111 is Acorn — a medium-dark red thread (hex #693D35, RGB 105, 61, 53). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0111?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0111 (Acorn) is DMC 632 (Desert Sand ultra very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium, 84%) and DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark, 72%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0111?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0111 are 1191 Brown Bear (ΔE 2.56), 0892 Loganberry (ΔE 12.23), and 0891 Amethyst (ΔE 12.61). These are useful substitutes when 0111 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 0111 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 0111 (Acorn) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0111.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0111 (Acorn) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0111 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.