Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0117 — Shipwreck

Greens family#70745D

Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 0117? This medium, subdued green shade (Shipwreck) is hex #70745D, RGB 112, 116, 93. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#70745D
RGB
112, 116, 93
HSL
70°, 11%, 41%
Lab
47.9, -5.9, 12.2
Lightness
41%
Medium
Saturation
11%
Neutral
Hue
70°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0117

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

Gentle Art Sampler 0117Shipwreck

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0117

Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0117

On white fabric
4.8:1
On dark fabric
4.3:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0117 (Shipwreck) 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 0117

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0117, 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 Sampler0117 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0117

Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0117, Shipwreck — a subdued, medium thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on shamrock designs and frog patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gentle Art Sampler 0117 — what color is it?

The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0117 is Shipwreck — a medium green thread (hex #70745D, RGB 112, 116, 93). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.

What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0117?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0117 (Shipwreck) is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 522 (Fern Green, 77%) and DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 69%).

Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0117?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0117 are 0120 Pine (ΔE 6.46), 1194 Tortoiseshell (ΔE 9.22), and 0115 Tiger Lily (ΔE 9.37). These are useful substitutes when 0117 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Gentle Art Sampler 0117 good for?

Gentle Art Sampler 0117 (Shipwreck) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. 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 0117.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0117 (Shipwreck) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0117 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.