0391 — Witching Hour
Reds family#3E3031
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0391 (Witching Hour), a dark, subdued red shade with hex #3E3031 and RGB 62, 48, 49. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0391
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 0391
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 0391
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0391
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0391 (Witching Hour) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0391
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0391, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler0391 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0391
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0391, Witching Hour — a subdued, dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The dramatic and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to poppies and cardinal birds. Stitchers frequently choose it for apple motifs and ladybug designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0391 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0391 is Witching Hour — a dark red thread (hex #3E3031, RGB 62, 48, 49). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0391?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0391 (Witching Hour) is DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark, 74%) and DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 73%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0391?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0391 are 1040 Black Crow (ΔE 9.49), 1111 Acorn (ΔE 11.44), and 0230 Blueberry (ΔE 12.03). These are useful substitutes when 0391 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 0391 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 0391 (Witching Hour) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0391.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0391 (Witching Hour) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0391 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.