Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0240 — Midnight

Blues family

Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0240 (Midnight), a medium, muted blue shade with hex #595F81 and RGB 89, 95, 129. 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
#595F81
RGB
89, 95, 129
HSL
231°, 18%, 43%
Lab
41.0, 6.2, -19.8
Lightness
43%
Medium
Saturation
18%
Neutral
Hue
231°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0240

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

Gentle Art Sampler 0240 Midnight

Sullivans

Grey Blue 45476 75% Approx
Cornflower Blue Medium 45204 65% Approx
Steel Grey Dark 45090 62% Fair
Antique Blue Medium 45274 61% Fair
Grey Blue Medium 45475 54% Fair

Crescent Colours

Blue Beatrice 132 82% Good
Smoke 039 72% Approx
Blue Moon 005 71% Approx
Blooming Crocus 032 65% Approx
Vintage Violet 045 64% Fair

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0240

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0240

On white fabric
6.2:1
On dark fabric
3.4:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
indigo

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 0240 (Midnight) 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 0240

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0240, 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 0240 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0240

Gentle Art Sampler 0240 (Midnight) is a medium, muted shade in the blues family with true blue tones. The warm and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hydrangea blooms and skies. Expect to see it used in water and denim textures across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0240 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0240 (Midnight) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #595F81 and RGB 89, 95, 129. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0240?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0240 (Midnight) is DMC 161 (Grey Blue) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue medium, 72%) and DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry, 71%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0240?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0240 are 0293 Distressed Denim (ΔE 5.49), 0210 Blue Jay (ΔE 6.82), and 0230 Blueberry (ΔE 7.42). These are useful substitutes when 0240 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0240?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0240 (Midnight) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0240.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0240 (Midnight) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0240 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.