0550 — Burnt Orange
Reds family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #E67A5B and RGB 230, 122, 91. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colours 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 0550
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 0550
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0550
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange) 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 0550
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0550, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0550 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0550
Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0550 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #E67A5B and RGB 230, 122, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0550?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange) is DMC 3341 (Apricot) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3340 (Apricot medium, 72%) and DMC 352 (Coral light, 72%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0550?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0550 are 0592 Habanero (ΔE 7.44), 0520 Copper (ΔE 8.76), and 0591 Coral Reef (ΔE 9.38). These are useful substitutes when 0550 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0550?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0550.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0550 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.