0250 — Cornflower
Grays family
Gentle Art Sampler 0250 — Cornflower — has hex #6F7486 and RGB 111, 116, 134. This medium, subdued 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.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0250
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 0250
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0250
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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 0910 (Peacock) is so near (ΔE 2.64), 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.
Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0250 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0250
Gentle Art Sampler 0250 is the floss known as Cornflower: a subdued, medium member of the grays family. Its tone is warm and grounded, making it a popular choice for wolf patterns and storm cloud accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for slate textures or rabbit fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0250 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0250 (Cornflower) is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #6F7486 and RGB 111, 116, 134. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring neutral backgrounds and castle walls.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0250?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0250 (Cornflower) is DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium, 64%) and DMC 318 (Steel Grey light, 63%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0250?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0250 are 0910 Peacock (ΔE 2.64), 0930 Deep Sea (ΔE 6.4), and 0210 Blue Jay (ΔE 6.48). 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 neutral backgrounds, castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths. Its medium 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.