0250 — Cornflower
Light Grays family#B0B5BB
Gentle Art Sampler 0250 — Cornflower — has hex #B0B5BB and RGB 176, 181, 187. This light, subdued light gray thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0250
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 0250
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 0250
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0250
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 0250 (Cornflower) 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.
Because Gentle Art Sampler 0220 (Morning Glory) 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 0250
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0250, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler0250 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0250
Gentle Art Sampler 0250 is the floss known as Cornflower: a subdued, light member of the light grays family. Its tone is soft and gentle, making it a popular choice for mouse designs and concrete textures. It pairs nicely in designs that call for dusty surface highlights or pewter motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0250 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0250 (Cornflower) is a light shade in the light grays family with hex #B0B5BB and RGB 176, 181, 187. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring stone textures and fog and mist.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0250?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0250 (Cornflower) is DMC 168 (Pewter very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 02 (Tin, 78%) and DMC 415 (Pearl Grey, 76%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0250?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0250 are 0220 Morning Glory (ΔE 2.52), 1091 Ohio Sky (ΔE 3.24), and 0291 Cottage Blue (ΔE 5.72). These are useful substitutes when 0250 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0250?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0250 (Cornflower) when your project calls for stone textures, fog and mist, silver accents, marble patterns. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0250.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0250 (Cornflower) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0250 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.