0280 — Huckleberry
Teals family
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 0280? It's Huckleberry, a medium-light teal shade (#88C0C3 / RGB 136, 192, 195). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0280
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 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 Sampler 0280 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0280
Gentle Art Sampler 0280 (Huckleberry) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the teals family. Expect a balanced and versatile 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 #88C0C3 and RGB 136, 192, 195. 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 3811 (Turquoise very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 598 (Turquoise light, 81%) and DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light, 63%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0280?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0280 are 0291 Cottage Blue (ΔE 7.99), 0270 Tutti Fruiti (ΔE 9.08), and 0292 Something Blue (ΔE 9.3). 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.