0580 — Orange Marmalade
Oranges family
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 0580? This medium-light, highly saturated orange shade (Orange Marmalade) is hex #F7B965, RGB 247, 185, 101. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0580
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 0580
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0580
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Gentle Art Sampler 0580 (Orange Marmalade) 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 0580 (Orange Marmalade) 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 0580
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0580, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0580 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0580
Gentle Art Sampler 0580 is the floss known as Orange Marmalade: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and lively, perfect for warm accents and seasonal designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on pumpkins and marigolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0580 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0580 (Orange Marmalade) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #F7B965 and RGB 247, 185, 101. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0580?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0580 (Orange Marmalade) is DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 83%) and DMC 728 (Golden Yellow, 76%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0580?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0580 are 0470 Buttercrunch (ΔE 7.06), 0430 Summer Meadow (ΔE 8.47), and 0420 Gold Leaf (ΔE 9.29). These are useful substitutes when 0580 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0580?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0580 (Orange Marmalade) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0580.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0580 (Orange Marmalade) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0580 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.