0391 — Witching Hour
Reds family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0391 (Witching Hour), a dark, muted red shade with hex #372725 and RGB 55, 39, 37. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0391
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 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.
Gentle Art Sampler 0391 (Witching Hour) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
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 Sampler 0391 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0391
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0391, Witching Hour — a muted, dark thread in the reds family with true red 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 #372725, RGB 55, 39, 37). 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 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 77%) and DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark, 76%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0391?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0391 are 0981 Storm Clouds (ΔE 9.52), 1060 Cast Iron Skillet (ΔE 10.86), and 0111 Acorn (ΔE 13.63). 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.
Is Gentle Art Sampler 0391 (Witching Hour) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 0391 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.