Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0570 — Bittersweet

Oranges family

Gentle Art Sampler 0570 (Bittersweet) is a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #F8945A and RGB values 248, 148, 90. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#F8945A
RGB
248, 148, 90
HSL
22°, 92%, 66%
Lab
70.8, 32.6, 46.2
Lightness
66%
Light
Saturation
92%
Vivid
Hue
22°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0570

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Gentle Art Sampler 0570 Bittersweet

Sullivans

Autumn Gold Medium 45452 87% Good
Golden Brown Pale 45424 84% Good
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 71% Approx
Tangerine Light 45183 69% Approx
Tan Light 45098 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Macaroni and Cheese 100 82% Good
Old Marigold 085 67% Approx
Tangerine 043 57% Fair
Dulce de Leche 143 50% Fair
Candy Corn 173 50% Fair

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0570

Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0570

On white fabric
2.2:1
On dark fabric
9.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
coral

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Gentle Art Sampler 0570 (Bittersweet) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0570 (Bittersweet) 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 0570

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0570, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Gentle Art Sampler 0570 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0570

Gentle Art Sampler 0570 (Bittersweet) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a balanced and lively presence to projects featuring marigolds or fall wreaths. Look for it in charts that feature citrus motifs or fox designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0570 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0570 (Bittersweet) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #F8945A and RGB 248, 148, 90. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0570?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0570 (Bittersweet) is DMC 3825 (Pumpkin pale) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 402 (Mahogany very light, 78%) and DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 77%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0570?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0570 are 0530 Pumpkin Patch (ΔE 9.17), 0550 Burnt Orange (ΔE 9.99), and 0540 Brandy (ΔE 11.87). These are useful substitutes when 0570 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0570?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0570 (Bittersweet) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0570.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0570 (Bittersweet) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0570 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.