0310 — Claret
Pinks family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0310 (Claret), a medium, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #B55877 and RGB 181, 88, 119. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colours 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 0310
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 0310
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0310
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0310 (Claret) 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 0310
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0310, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0310 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0310
Gentle Art Sampler 0310 (Claret) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The rich and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ballet themes and baby projects. Expect to see it used in peony petals and flamingo designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0310 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0310 (Claret) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #B55877 and RGB 181, 88, 119. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0310?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0310 (Claret) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3687 (Mauve, 66%) and DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 66%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0310?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0310 are 0860 Red Plum (ΔE 4.39), 0360 Cranberry (ΔE 4.66), and 0340 Red Grape (ΔE 7.26). These are useful substitutes when 0310 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0310?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0310 (Claret) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0310.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0310 (Claret) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0310 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.