Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0410 — Tarnished Gold

Browns family

Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 0410? This medium, moderately saturated brown shade (Tarnished Gold) is hex #B78961, RGB 183, 137, 97. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#B78961
RGB
183, 137, 97
HSL
28°, 37%, 55%
Lab
60.6, 12.5, 28.2
Lightness
55%
Medium
Saturation
37%
Muted
Hue
28°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0410

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Gentle Art Sampler 0410 Tarnished Gold

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0410

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0410

On white fabric
3.1:1
On dark fabric
6.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
khaki

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Gentle Art Sampler 0410 (Tarnished Gold) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0410 (Tarnished Gold) 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 0410

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0410, 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

Browns Family

Gentle Art Sampler 0410 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0410

Gentle Art Sampler 0410 is the floss known as Tarnished Gold: a moderately saturated, medium member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Stitchers describe its character as rich and warm, perfect for animal fur and warm outlines. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wooden textures and coffee themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0410 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0410 (Tarnished Gold) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #B78961 and RGB 183, 137, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0410?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0410 (Tarnished Gold) is DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 436 (Tan, 75%) and DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 71%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0410?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0410 are 0540 Brandy (ΔE 3.48), 0530 Pumpkin Patch (ΔE 4.87), and 1180 Fudge Ripple (ΔE 5.24). These are useful substitutes when 0410 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0410?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0410 (Tarnished Gold) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0410.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0410 (Tarnished Gold) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0410 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.