Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0260 — Presidential Blue

Blues family

Gentle Art Sampler 0260 (Presidential Blue) is a medium, muted blue shade with hex code #627AAA and RGB values 98, 122, 170. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#627AAA
RGB
98, 122, 170
HSL
220°, 30%, 53%
Lab
51.2, 4.1, -28.3
Lightness
53%
Medium
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
220°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0260

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

Gentle Art Sampler 0260 Presidential Blue

Sullivans

Lavender Blue Medium 45437 86% Good
Delft Blue Medium 45209 82% Good
Grey Blue Medium 45475 80% Good
Baby Blue Medium 45067 78% Approx
Blue Violet Medium 45070 71% Approx

Crescent Colours

Blueberry Tart 033 82% Good
Cool Azul 079 78% Approx
Tyler Boy Blue 111 60% Fair
Betty Bluebell 048 58% Fair
Vintage Violet 045 56% Fair

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0260

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0260

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0260 (Presidential Blue) 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 0260

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0260, 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 0260 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0260

Gentle Art Sampler 0260 (Presidential Blue) is a medium, muted shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring winter scenes or forget-me-nots. Look for it in charts that feature bluebird motifs or whale designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0260 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0260 (Presidential Blue) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #627AAA and RGB 98, 122, 170. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0260?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0260 (Presidential Blue) is DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium, 81%) and DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium, 81%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0260?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0260 are 0210 Blue Jay (ΔE 5.75), 0930 Deep Sea (ΔE 7.45), and 0220 Morning Glory (ΔE 9.59). These are useful substitutes when 0260 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0260?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0260 (Presidential Blue) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0260.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0260 (Presidential Blue) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0260 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.