Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0380 — Raspberry Parfait

Reds family#DB7076

Gentle Art Sampler 0380 (Raspberry Parfait) is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #DB7076 and RGB values 219, 112, 118. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#DB7076
RGB
219, 112, 118
HSL
357°, 60%, 65%
Lab
59.8, 42.3, 16.1
Lightness
65%
Light
Saturation
60%
Rich
Hue
357°
Family
Reds

About Gentle Art Sampler 0380

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 0380

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Gentle Art Sampler 0380Raspberry Parfait

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0380

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0380

On white fabric
3.2:1
On dark fabric
6.6:1
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

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0380 (Raspberry Parfait) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Gentle Art Sampler 0311 (Holly Berry) is so near (ΔE 1.61), 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 0380

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0380, 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 Sampler0380 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0380

Gentle Art Sampler 0380 is the floss known as Raspberry Parfait: a vivid, medium-light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its balanced and lively presence shines in apple motifs and ladybug designs alike. Pull this thread for barn scenes or tomato patterns when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0380 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0380 (Raspberry Parfait) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #DB7076 and RGB 219, 112, 118. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0380?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0380 (Raspberry Parfait) is DMC 760 (Salmon) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 73%) and DMC 899 (Rose medium, 72%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0380?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0380 are 0311 Holly Berry (ΔE 1.61), 0370 Poinsettia (ΔE 4.71), and 0591 Coral Reef (ΔE 4.73). These are useful substitutes when 0380 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0380?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0380 (Raspberry Parfait) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0380.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0380 (Raspberry Parfait) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0380 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.