0520 — Copper
Reds family#DF8271
Gentle Art Sampler 0520 (Copper) is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #DF8271 and RGB values 223, 130, 113. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0520
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 0520
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 0520
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0520
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0520 (Copper) 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 0520
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0520, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler0520 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0520
Gentle Art Sampler 0520 is the floss known as Copper: a vivid, medium-light member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its balanced and lively presence shines in apple motifs and ladybug designs alike. Pull this thread for barn scenes or tomato patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0520 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0520 (Copper) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #DF8271 and RGB 223, 130, 113. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0520?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0520 (Copper) is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 75%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 75%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0520?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0520 are 0590 Terracotta (ΔE 6.06), 0591 Coral Reef (ΔE 6.92), and 0380 Raspberry Parfait (ΔE 8.35). These are useful substitutes when 0520 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0520?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0520 (Copper) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0520.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0520 (Copper) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0520 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.