0170 — Celery
Browns family#D3C8B1
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0170 (Celery), a light, muted brown shade with hex #D3C8B1 and RGB 211, 200, 177. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0170
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 0170
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 0170
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0170
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Gentle Art Sampler 0170 (Celery) 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 0170 (Celery) 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 0610 (Pineapple Sherbet) is so near (ΔE 3.08), 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 0170
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0170, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Gentle Art Sampler0170 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0170
Gentle Art Sampler 0170 (Celery) is a light, muted shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. The soft and gentle mood of this color makes it a natural fit for coffee themes and rustic designs. Expect to see it used in leather accents and horse designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0170 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0170 (Celery) is a light shade in the browns family with hex #D3C8B1 and RGB 211, 200, 177. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0170?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0170 (Celery) is DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 81%) and DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light, 74%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0170?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0170 are 0610 Pineapple Sherbet (ΔE 3.08), 1192 Rag Doll (ΔE 3.14), and 0630 Peach Ice Cream (ΔE 4.58). These are useful substitutes when 0170 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0170?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0170 (Celery) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0170.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0170 (Celery) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0170 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.