0194 — Moss
Browns family#826945
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0194 (Moss), a medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #826945 and RGB 130, 105, 69. 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 0194
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 0194
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 0194
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0194
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Gentle Art Sampler 0194 (Moss) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0194 (Moss) 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 0194
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0194, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Gentle Art Sampler0194 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0194
Known as Moss, Gentle Art Sampler 0194 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. The rich and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for warm outlines and wooden textures. Expect to see it used in coffee themes and rustic designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0194 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0194 is Moss — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #826945, RGB 130, 105, 69). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0194?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0194 (Moss) is DMC 370 (Mustard medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 73%) and DMC 611 (Drab Brown, 70%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0194?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0194 are 0960 Dragonfly (ΔE 4.34), 0480 Kelp (ΔE 7.52), and 0116 Old Covered Bridge (ΔE 7.68). These are useful substitutes when 0194 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 0194 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 0194 (Moss) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0194.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0194 (Moss) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0194 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.