0511 — Country Redwood
Oranges family
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 0511? This medium, moderately saturated orange shade (Country Redwood) is hex #AF6949, RGB 175, 105, 73. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0511
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 0511
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0511
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Gentle Art Sampler 0511 (Country Redwood) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0511 (Country Redwood) 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 0511
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0511, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0511 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0511
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0511, Country Redwood — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and rich, perfect for autumn leaves and sunsets. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm accents and seasonal designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0511 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0511 is Country Redwood — a medium orange thread (hex #AF6949, RGB 175, 105, 73). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0511?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0511 (Country Redwood) is DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 76%) and DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 72%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0511?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0511 are 0590 Terracotta (ΔE 5.4), 0510 Cinnamon (ΔE 7.31), and 0560 Nutmeg (ΔE 7.7). These are useful substitutes when 0511 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 0511 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 0511 (Country Redwood) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0511.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0511 (Country Redwood) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0511 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.