0116 — Old Covered Bridge
Browns family#8D725E
Gentle Art Sampler 0116 — Old Covered Bridge — has hex #8D725E and RGB 141, 114, 94. This medium, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works matches below, with 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0116
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 0116
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0116
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0116
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Gentle Art Sampler 0116 (Old Covered Bridge) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0116 (Old Covered Bridge) 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.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0116
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0116, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Gentle Art Sampler0116 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0116
Gentle Art Sampler 0116 (Old Covered Bridge) is a medium, muted shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits coffee themes and rustic designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with leather accents or horse designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0116 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0116 (Old Covered Bridge) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #8D725E and RGB 141, 114, 94. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0116?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0116 (Old Covered Bridge) is DMC 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 74%) and DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 61%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0116?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0116 are 1110 Sable (ΔE 3.29), 0960 Dragonfly (ΔE 5.66), and 1080 Driftwood (ΔE 6.65). These are useful substitutes when 0116 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0116?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0116 (Old Covered Bridge) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0116.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0116 (Old Covered Bridge) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0116 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.