0390 — Buckeye Scarlet
Reds family
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 0390? This medium-light, highly saturated red shade (Buckeye Scarlet) is hex #EC4C61, RGB 236, 76, 97. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0390
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 0390
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0390
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Gentle Art Sampler 0390 (Buckeye Scarlet) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
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 Sampler 0390 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0390
Gentle Art Sampler 0390 (Buckeye Scarlet) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a balanced 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-light shade in the reds family with hex #EC4C61 and RGB 236, 76, 97. 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 892 (Carnation medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 893 (Carnation light, 82%) and DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 79%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0390?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0390 are 0311 Holly Berry (ΔE 4.43), 0380 Raspberry Parfait (ΔE 6), and 0780 Hibiscus (ΔE 6.59). 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-light 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.