0240 — Midnight
Blues family#22485D
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0240 (Midnight), a dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #22485D and RGB 34, 72, 93. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0240
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 0240
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 0240
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0240
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 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.
Blues Family
Gentle Art Sampler0240 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0240
Gentle Art Sampler 0240 (Midnight) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. The bold and dramatic 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 dark shade in the blues family with hex #22485D and RGB 34, 72, 93. 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 930 (Antique Blue dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark, 71%) and DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue, 67%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0240?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0240 are 0981 Storm Clouds (ΔE 7.2), 0930 Deep Sea (ΔE 8), and 0293 Distressed Denim (ΔE 9.79). 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 dark 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.