0312 — Currant
Reds family#703E44
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 0312? It's Currant, a medium-dark red shade (#703E44 / RGB 112, 62, 68). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0312
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 0312
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 0312
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0312
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
Its nearest neighbor, Gentle Art Sampler 1120 (Cherry Bark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.73). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler0312 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-dark, muted shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a muted and intense 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-dark red shade (hex #703E44, RGB 112, 62, 68) 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 315 (Antique Mauve dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 76%) and DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Gentle Art Sampler 0312?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0312 are 1120 Cherry Bark (ΔE 2.73), 0511 Country Redwood (ΔE 7.81), and 1111 Acorn (ΔE 7.94). 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-dark 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.