Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0194 — Moss

Yellows family

Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0194 (Moss), a medium-dark, muted yellow shade with hex #6B6A4E and RGB 107, 106, 78. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#6B6A4E
RGB
107, 106, 78
HSL
58°, 16%, 36%
Lab
44.2, -4.6, 15.9
Lightness
36%
Dark
Saturation
16%
Neutral
Hue
58°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0194

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Gentle Art Sampler 0194 Moss

Sullivans

Beaver Grey Dark 45152 73% Approx
Green Grey Medium 45332 71% Approx
Pine Green Medium 45349 70% Approx
Beige Grey Very Dark 45148 66% Approx
Brown Grey Medium 45320 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Muddy Puddle 180 74% Approx
Cocoa Bean 172 72% Approx
Barrel Cactus 031 68% Approx
Timber 089 65% Approx
Bean Sprout 184 65% Approx

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

On white fabric
5.5:1
On dark fabric
3.8:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

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

Yellows Family

Gentle Art Sampler 0194 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0194

Known as Moss, Gentle Art Sampler 0194 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The somber and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for golden accents and stars. Expect to see it used in honey themes and wheat fields 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 yellow thread (hex #6B6A4E, RGB 107, 106, 78). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0194?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0194 (Moss) is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium, 64%) and DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 61%).

Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0194?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0194 are 0195 Green Tea Leaf (ΔE 7.6), 0120 Pine (ΔE 8.67), and 1194 Tortoiseshell (ΔE 8.81). 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 bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. 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.