0390 — Buckeye Scarlet
Reds family#C34241
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 0390? This medium, vivid red shade (Buckeye Scarlet) is hex #C34241, RGB 195, 66, 65. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0390
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 0390
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 0390
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0390
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 0390 (Buckeye Scarlet) 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.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0390
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0390, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler0390 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0390
Gentle Art Sampler 0390 (Buckeye Scarlet) is a medium, vivid shade in the reds family with true red tones. With a rich and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in valentines and poppies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cardinal birds and apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0390 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0390 (Buckeye Scarlet) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #C34241 and RGB 195, 66, 65. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0390?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0390 (Buckeye Scarlet) is DMC 3328 (Salmon dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 350 (Coral medium, 80%) and DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 76%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0390?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0390 are 0320 Old Brick (ΔE 6.4), 0360 Cranberry (ΔE 6.46), and 0310 Claret (ΔE 9.51). These are useful substitutes when 0390 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0390?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0390 (Buckeye Scarlet) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0390.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0390 (Buckeye Scarlet) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0390 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.