0260 — Presidential Blue
Blues family#5A88AD
Gentle Art Sampler 0260 (Presidential Blue) is a medium, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #5A88AD and RGB values 90, 136, 173. 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.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0260
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 0260
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 0260
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0260
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 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.
Blues Family
Gentle Art Sampler0260 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0260
Gentle Art Sampler 0260 (Presidential Blue) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a rich and warm 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 #5A88AD and RGB 90, 136, 173. 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 809 (Delft Blue) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 71%) and DMC 518 (Wedgewood light, 71%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0260?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0260 are 0294 Cerulean (ΔE 8.19), 0210 Blue Jay (ΔE 9.71), and 0950 Mediterranean Sea (ΔE 12.53). 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.