0311 — Holly Berry
Reds family
Gentle Art Sampler 0311 (Holly Berry) is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #D75C6C and RGB values 215, 92, 108. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0311
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 0311
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0311
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0311 (Holly Berry) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Gentle Art Sampler 0311 (Holly Berry) sits a hair from Gentle Art Sampler 0380 (Raspberry Parfait) (ΔE 2.92) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0311
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0311, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0311 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0311
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0311, Holly Berry — a vivid, medium-light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its crisp and versatile presence shines in poppies and cardinal birds alike. Pull this thread for apple motifs or ladybug designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0311 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0311 is Holly Berry — a medium-light red thread (hex #D75C6C, RGB 215, 92, 108). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0311?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0311 (Holly Berry) is DMC 3833 (Raspberry light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3712 (Salmon medium, 79%) and DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 76%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0311?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0311 are 0380 Raspberry Parfait (ΔE 2.92), 0780 Hibiscus (ΔE 4.26), and 0390 Buckeye Scarlet (ΔE 4.43). These are useful substitutes when 0311 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 0311 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 0311 (Holly Berry) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0311.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0311 (Holly Berry) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0311 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.