Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0111 — Sea Spray

Greens family#B2C3AF

Gentle Art Sampler 0111 — Sea Spray — has hex #B2C3AF and RGB 178, 195, 175. This light, subdued green 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.

Hex
#B2C3AF
RGB
178, 195, 175
HSL
111°, 14%, 73%
Lab
77.0, -9.6, 8.1
Lightness
73%
Light
Saturation
14%
Neutral
Hue
111°
Family
Greens

About Gentle Art Sampler 0111

Gentle Art Sampler Sampler Threads

Fiber
cotton
Strands
6 ply
Sold as
5 yd skein
Sold as
10 yd skein

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0111

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Gentle Art Sampler 0111Sea Spray

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

On white fabric
1.9:1
On dark fabric
11.3:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
silver

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0111 (Sea Spray) 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 Gentle Art Sampler 0111

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0111, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Greens Family

Gentle Art Sampler0111 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0111

Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0111, Sea Spray — a subdued, light thread in the greens family with true green tones. Its tone is quiet and understated, making it a popular choice for foliage and nature scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday projects or landscape details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gentle Art Sampler 0111 — what color is it?

The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0111 is Sea Spray — a light green thread (hex #B2C3AF, RGB 178, 195, 175). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0111?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0111 (Sea Spray) is DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light) with a 62% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 62%) and DMC 928 (Grey Green very light, 60%).

Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0111?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0111 are 0114 Silver Fern (ΔE 4.59), 0920 Tropical Ocean (ΔE 4.86), and 0150 Evergreen (ΔE 7.5). These are useful substitutes when 0111 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Gentle Art Sampler 0111 good for?

Gentle Art Sampler 0111 (Sea Spray) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its light 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 (Sea Spray) 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.