0310 — Claret
Reds family#BB4D62
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0310 (Claret), a medium, moderately saturated red shade with hex #BB4D62 and RGB 187, 77, 98. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0310
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 0310
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 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.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler0310 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0310
Gentle Art Sampler 0310 (Claret) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The rich and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for valentines and poppies. Expect to see it used in cardinal birds and apple motifs 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 reds family with hex #BB4D62 and RGB 187, 77, 98. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0310?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0310 (Claret) is DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 79%) and DMC 335 (Rose, 77%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0310?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0310 are 0360 Cranberry (ΔE 3.89), 0330 Cherry Wine (ΔE 4.17), and 0320 Old Brick (ΔE 4.85). 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 roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold 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.