0550 — Burnt Orange
Oranges family#DD8651
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange), a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex #DD8651 and RGB 221, 134, 81. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0550
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 0550
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 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.
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.
Oranges Family
Gentle Art Sampler0550 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0550
Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. Expect to see it used in sunsets and warm accents 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 oranges family with hex #DD8651 and RGB 221, 134, 81. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0550?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0550 (Burnt Orange) is DMC 402 (Mahogany very light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 977 (Golden Brown light, 83%) and DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 68%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0550?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0550 are 0560A Nutmeg (ΔE 3.47), 0590 Terracotta (ΔE 5.7), and 0580 Orange Marmalade (ΔE 7.54). 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 fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. 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.