0280 — Huckleberry
Teals family#9EB8B5
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 0280? It's Huckleberry, a medium-light teal shade (#9EB8B5 / RGB 158, 184, 181). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0280
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 0280
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 0280
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0280
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 0280 (Huckleberry) 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 0280
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0280, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Gentle Art Sampler0280 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0280
Gentle Art Sampler 0280 (Huckleberry) is a medium-light, muted shade in the teals family. Expect a balanced and quiet look that suits tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tropical motifs or cool accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0280 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0280 (Huckleberry) is a medium-light shade in the teals family with hex #9EB8B5 and RGB 158, 184, 181. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0280?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0280 (Huckleberry) is DMC 928 (Grey Green very light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 70%) and DMC 3813 (Blue Green light, 65%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0280?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0280 are 0920 Tropical Ocean (ΔE 5.21), 0291 Cottage Blue (ΔE 7), and 0111 Sea Spray (ΔE 8.11). These are useful substitutes when 0280 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0280?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0280 (Huckleberry) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0280.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0280 (Huckleberry) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0280 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.