0560 — Nutmeg
Oranges family
Gentle Art Sampler 0560 — Nutmeg — has hex #BE805D and RGB 190, 128, 93. This medium-light, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0560
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 0560
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0560
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Gentle Art Sampler 0560 (Nutmeg) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0560 (Nutmeg) 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 0560
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0560, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0560 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0560
Gentle Art Sampler 0560 is the floss known as Nutmeg: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its tone is balanced and versatile, making it a popular choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for monarch butterflies or persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0560 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0560 (Nutmeg) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #BE805D and RGB 190, 128, 93. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0560?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0560 (Nutmeg) is DMC 436 (Tan) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 73%) and DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light, 71%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0560?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0560 are 0530 Pumpkin Patch (ΔE 3.57), 0410 Tarnished Gold (ΔE 5.41), and 0510 Cinnamon (ΔE 5.87). These are useful substitutes when 0560 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0560?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0560 (Nutmeg) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0560.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0560 (Nutmeg) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0560 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.