0320 — Old Brick
Reds family
Gentle Art Sampler 0320 — Old Brick — has hex #C66C6C and RGB 198, 108, 108. This medium-light, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0320
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 0320
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0320
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0320 (Old Brick) 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.
Because Gentle Art Sampler 0380 (Raspberry Parfait) is so near (ΔE 3.1), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0320
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0320, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0320 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0320
Gentle Art Sampler 0320 is the floss known as Old Brick: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the reds family with true red tones. Its tone is balanced and versatile, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0320 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0320 (Old Brick) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #C66C6C and RGB 198, 108, 108. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0320?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0320 (Old Brick) is DMC 3712 (Salmon medium) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 72%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 67%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0320?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0320 are 0380 Raspberry Parfait (ΔE 3.1), 0520 Copper (ΔE 3.64), and 0770 Clover (ΔE 4.37). These are useful substitutes when 0320 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0320?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0320 (Old Brick) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0320.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0320 (Old Brick) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0320 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.