0293 — Distressed Denim
Blues family#3E6180
Gentle Art Sampler 0293 — Distressed Denim — has hex #3E6180 and RGB 62, 97, 128. This medium-dark, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works matches below, with 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0293
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 0293
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 0293
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0293
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 0293 (Distressed Denim) 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 0293
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0293, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Gentle Art Sampler0293 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0293
Gentle Art Sampler 0293 (Distressed Denim) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. It has a deep and intense feel that suits hydrangea blooms and skies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with water or denim textures for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0293 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0293 (Distressed Denim) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #3E6180 and RGB 62, 97, 128. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0293?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0293 (Distressed Denim) is DMC 517 (Wedgewood dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium, 76%) and DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 75%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0293?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0293 are 0930 Deep Sea (ΔE 8.04), 0240 Midnight (ΔE 9.79), and 0950 Mediterranean Sea (ΔE 11.71). These are useful substitutes when 0293 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0293?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0293 (Distressed Denim) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0293.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0293 (Distressed Denim) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0293 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.