Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0312 — Currant

Reds family

Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 0312? It's Currant, a medium red shade (#A54D5C / RGB 165, 77, 92). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#A54D5C
RGB
165, 77, 92
HSL
350°, 36%, 47%
Lab
44.3, 37.8, 8.7
Lightness
47%
Medium
Saturation
36%
Muted
Hue
350°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0312

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Gentle Art Sampler 0312 Currant

Sullivans

Shell Pink Light 45045 86% Good
Mauve 45356 67% Approx
Antique Mauve Dark 45367 65% Approx
Shell Pink Medium 45366 62% Fair
Dusty Rose Very Dark 45369 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Prickly Pear 025 82% Good
House Wine 035 66% Approx
Red Currant 182 62% Fair
Apple Fritter 091 56% Fair
Cherry Tomato 034 56% Fair

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0312

Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0312

On white fabric
5.5:1
On dark fabric
3.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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 notes

Gentle Art Sampler is hand-dyed, so Gentle Art Sampler 0312 (Currant) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.

Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0312

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0312, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Gentle Art Sampler 0312 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0312

Currant (catalog code Gentle Art Sampler 0312) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a balanced and warm look that suits cardinal birds, apple motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching ladybug designs or barn scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Gentle Art Sampler 0312?

Gentle Art Sampler 0312 is called Currant. It's a medium red shade (hex #A54D5C, RGB 165, 77, 92) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0312?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0312 (Currant) is DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 72%) and DMC 3687 (Mauve, 72%).

What's a good substitute for Gentle Art Sampler 0312?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0312 are 0360 Cranberry (ΔE 4.88), 0310 Claret (ΔE 7.3), and 0860 Red Plum (ΔE 7.31). These are useful substitutes when 0312 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Gentle Art Sampler 0312?

Cross-stitchers pull Gentle Art Sampler 0312 (Currant) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0312 (Currant) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0312 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.