Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0210 — Blue Jay

Blues family

Gentle Art Sampler 0210 (Blue Jay) is a medium, muted blue shade with hex code #5E6F90 and RGB values 94, 111, 144. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#5E6F90
RGB
94, 111, 144
HSL
220°, 21%, 47%
Lab
46.7, 2.1, -20.1
Lightness
47%
Medium
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
220°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0210

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

Gentle Art Sampler 0210 Blue Jay

Sullivans

Cornflower Blue Medium 45204 80% Good
Grey Blue Medium 45475 77% Approx
Antique Blue Medium 45274 75% Approx
Baby Blue Dark 45063 72% Approx
Blue Medium 45227 63% Fair

Crescent Colours

Blueberry Tart 033 78% Approx
Deep Blue Sea 065 73% Approx
Vintage Violet 045 64% Fair
Blue Beatrice 132 61% Fair
Smoke 039 56% Fair

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0210

Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0210

On white fabric
5.1:1
On dark fabric
4.2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0210 (Blue Jay) 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 0210

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0210, 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

Blues Family

Gentle Art Sampler 0210 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0210

Gentle Art Sampler 0210 is the floss known as Blue Jay: a muted, medium member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Its warm and grounded presence shines in whale designs and sapphire accents alike. Pull this thread for porcelain patterns or hydrangea blooms when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0210 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0210 (Blue Jay) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #5E6F90 and RGB 94, 111, 144. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0210?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0210 (Blue Jay) is DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue medium, 74%) and DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium, 73%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0210?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0210 are 0910 Peacock (ΔE 5.41), 0260 Presidential Blue (ΔE 5.75), and 0250 Cornflower (ΔE 6.48). These are useful substitutes when 0210 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0210?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0210 (Blue Jay) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0210.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0210 (Blue Jay) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0210 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.