0230 — Blueberry
Grays family
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 0230? It's Blueberry, a medium gray shade (#686475 / RGB 104, 100, 117). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0230
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0230
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0230
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 0230 (Blueberry) 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 0230
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0230, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0230 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0230
Gentle Art Sampler 0230 is the floss known as Blueberry: a subdued, medium member of the grays family. The shade reads as warm and grounded — a go-to choice for urban scenes and neutral backgrounds. It also turns up in patterns built around castle walls and elephant motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0230 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0230 (Blueberry) is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #686475 and RGB 104, 100, 117. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring storm cloud accents and slate textures.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0230?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0230 (Blueberry) is DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 56%) and DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 56%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0230?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0230 are 1050 Soot (ΔE 5.25), 0293 Distressed Denim (ΔE 5.3), and 1040 Black Crow (ΔE 6.2). These are useful substitutes when 0230 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0230?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0230 (Blueberry) when your project calls for storm cloud accents, slate textures, rabbit fur, shading. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0230.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0230 (Blueberry) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0230 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.