0210 — Blue Jay
Blues family#839FB4
Gentle Art Sampler 0210 (Blue Jay) is a medium-light, muted blue shade with hex code #839FB4 and RGB values 131, 159, 180. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0210
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 0210
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 0210
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0210
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 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.
Blues Family
Gentle Art Sampler0210 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-light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Its balanced and quiet 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-light shade in the blues family with hex #839FB4 and RGB 131, 159, 180. 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 932 (Antique Blue light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 813 (Blue light, 71%) and DMC 807 (Peacock Blue dark, 69%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0210?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0210 are 0260 Presidential Blue (ΔE 9.71), 0270 Tutti Frutti (ΔE 10.06), and 0292 Something Blue (ΔE 10.25). 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-light 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.