Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0590 — Terracotta

Reds family

Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 0590? It's Terracotta, a medium red shade (#B1705E / RGB 177, 112, 94). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#B1705E
RGB
177, 112, 94
HSL
13°, 35%, 53%
Lab
53.8, 23.7, 20.7
Lightness
53%
Medium
Saturation
35%
Muted
Hue
13°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0590

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

Gentle Art Sampler 0590 Terracotta

Sullivans

Desert Sand 45334 76% Approx
Clay Brown (3773) 45088 74% Approx
Desert Sand Medium 45387 74% Approx
Rosewood Light 45457 71% Approx
Beige Brown Light 45239 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Tennesee Red Clay 131 80% Good
Candied Yams 006 78% Approx
Cinnamon Toast 115 73% Approx
Jakey Brown 036 73% Approx
Country Lane 126 71% Approx

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0590

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0590

On white fabric
3.9:1
On dark fabric
5.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0590 (Terracotta) 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 0590

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0590, 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

Reds Family

Gentle Art Sampler 0590 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0590

Gentle Art Sampler 0590 (Terracotta) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. Expect a rich and warm look that suits tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching hearts or holiday designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0590 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0590 (Terracotta) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #B1705E and RGB 177, 112, 94. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0590?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0590 (Terracotta) is DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773)) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 94%) and DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 84%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0590?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0590 are 0511 Country Redwood (ΔE 5.4), 0520 Copper (ΔE 6.18), and 0560 Nutmeg (ΔE 7.97). These are useful substitutes when 0590 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0590?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0590 (Terracotta) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0590.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0590 (Terracotta) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0590 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.