0294 — Cerulean
Teals family#148EB3
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 0294? This medium-dark, vivid teal shade (Cerulean) is hex #148EB3, RGB 20, 142, 179. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0294
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 0294
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0294
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Gentle Art Sampler 0294 (Cerulean) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0294 (Cerulean) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0294
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0294, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Gentle Art Sampler0294 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0294
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0294, Cerulean — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as intense and saturated, perfect for water and sky and tropical motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cool accents and nature themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0294 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0294 is Cerulean — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #148EB3, RGB 20, 142, 179). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0294?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0294 (Cerulean) is DMC 3844 (Bright Turquoise dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 518 (Wedgewood light, 78%) and DMC 3845 (Bright Turquoise medium, 78%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0294?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0294 are 0260 Presidential Blue (ΔE 8.19), 0950 Mediterranean Sea (ΔE 9.82), and 0210 Blue Jay (ΔE 13.21). These are useful substitutes when 0294 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 0294 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 0294 (Cerulean) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0294.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0294 (Cerulean) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0294 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.