0290 — Bluebell
Teals family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0290 (Bluebell), a light, muted teal shade with hex #C0CFD1 and RGB 192, 207, 209. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0290
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 0290
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0290
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0290 (Bluebell) 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 0290
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0290, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0290 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0290
Gentle Art Sampler 0290 is the floss known as Bluebell: a muted, light member of the teals family. The soft and gentle character of this shade lends itself well to turtle designs and mermaid motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for sea glass tones and tidepool patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0290 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0290 (Bluebell) is a light shade in the teals family with hex #C0CFD1 and RGB 192, 207, 209. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0290?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0290 (Bluebell) is DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 68%) and DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 67%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0290?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0290 are 0291 Cottage Blue (ΔE 4.48), 1140 Oatmeal (ΔE 9.62), and 0280 Huckleberry (ΔE 12.23). These are useful substitutes when 0290 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0290?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0290 (Bluebell) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0290.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0290 (Bluebell) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0290 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.