Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0220 — Morning Glory

Blues family#B1BBC3

Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 0220? This light, subdued blue shade (Morning Glory) is hex #B1BBC3, RGB 177, 187, 195. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#B1BBC3
RGB
177, 187, 195
HSL
207°, 13%, 73%
Lab
75.3, -1.9, -5.2
Lightness
73%
Light
Saturation
13%
Neutral
Hue
207°
Family
Blues

About Gentle Art Sampler 0220

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 0220

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Gentle Art Sampler 0220Morning Glory

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0220

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0220

On white fabric
2:1
On dark fabric
10.8:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
silver

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

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0220 (Morning Glory) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Gentle Art Sampler 0250 (Cornflower) is so near (ΔE 2.52), 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 0220

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0220, 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 Sampler0220 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0220

Gentle Art Sampler 0220 (Morning Glory) is a light, subdued shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. With a soft and gentle quality, this thread works beautifully in winter scenes and forget-me-nots. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring bluebird motifs and whale designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0220 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0220 (Morning Glory) is a light shade in the blues family with hex #B1BBC3 and RGB 177, 187, 195. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0220?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0220 (Morning Glory) is DMC 168 (Pewter very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3752 (Antique Blue very light, 76%) and DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light, 75%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0220?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0220 are 0250 Cornflower (ΔE 2.52), 0291 Cottage Blue (ΔE 5.28), and 1091 Ohio Sky (ΔE 5.35). These are useful substitutes when 0220 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0220?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0220 (Morning Glory) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0220.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0220 (Morning Glory) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0220 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.