0140 — Blue Spruce
Blacks family#46504D
Gentle Art Sampler 0140 (Blue Spruce) is a medium-dark, subdued black shade with hex code #46504D and RGB values 70, 80, 77. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0140
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 0140
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 0140
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0140
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, Gentle Art Sampler 0140 (Blue Spruce) 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 0140
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0140, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Gentle Art Sampler0140 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0140
Gentle Art Sampler 0140 is the floss known as Blue Spruce: a subdued, medium-dark member of the blacks family. Its deep and grounded presence shines in bold contrast and dramatic backgrounds alike. Pull this thread for wrought iron or night skies when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0140 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0140 (Blue Spruce) is a medium-dark shade in the blacks family with hex #46504D and RGB 70, 80, 77. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring crow motifs and gothic accents.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0140?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0140 (Blue Spruce) is DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark, 64%) and DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark, 64%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0140?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0140 are 1060 Cast Iron Skillet (ΔE 7.32), 0981 Storm Clouds (ΔE 7.65), and 0970 Verdigris (ΔE 9.02). These are useful substitutes when 0140 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0140?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0140 (Blue Spruce) when your project calls for crow motifs, gothic accents, shadow textures, outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0140.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0140 (Blue Spruce) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0140 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.