0160 — Willow
Yellows family#C5B379
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 0160? It's Willow, a medium-light yellow shade (#C5B379 / RGB 197, 179, 121). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0160
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 0160
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 0160
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0160
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 0160 (Willow) 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.
Because Gentle Art Sampler 0130 (Avocado) is so near (ΔE 1.95), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0160
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0160, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Gentle Art Sampler0160 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0160
Gentle Art Sampler 0160 is the floss known as Willow: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as balanced and versatile — a go-to choice for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It also turns up in patterns built around bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0160 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0160 (Willow) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #C5B379 and RGB 197, 179, 121. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0160?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0160 (Willow) is DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 71%) and DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 64%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0160?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0160 are 0130 Avocado (ΔE 1.95), 1150 Flax (ΔE 2.49), and 0450 Cornhusk (ΔE 5.47). These are useful substitutes when 0160 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0160?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0160 (Willow) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0160.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0160 (Willow) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0160 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.