0320 — Old Brick
Reds family#B35458
Gentle Art Sampler 0320 — Old Brick — has hex #B35458 and RGB 179, 84, 88. This medium, 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.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0320
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 0320
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 0320
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0320
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 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 0360 (Cranberry) is so near (ΔE 2.9), 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 Sampler0320 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 member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is rich and warm, 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 shade in the reds family with hex #B35458 and RGB 179, 84, 88. 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 223 (Shell Pink light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3328 (Salmon dark, 77%) and DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 72%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0320?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0320 are 0360 Cranberry (ΔE 2.9), 0310 Claret (ΔE 4.85), and 0390 Buckeye Scarlet (ΔE 6.4). 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 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.