Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0620 — Apricot Blush

Browns family

Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0620 (Apricot Blush), a light, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #D2B19D and RGB 210, 177, 157. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#D2B19D
RGB
210, 177, 157
HSL
23°, 37%, 72%
Lab
74.6, 8.9, 14.7
Lightness
72%
Light
Saturation
37%
Muted
Hue
23°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0620

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

Gentle Art Sampler 0620 Apricot Blush

Sullivans

Mocha Brown Very Light 45325 77% Approx
Desert Sand Light 45287 76% Approx
Beige Brown Ultra Very Light 45122 74% Approx
Shell Grey Light 45103 68% Approx
Tawny Medium 45283 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Antique Lace 125 91% Good
Wild Oats 060 85% Good
Garden Trellis 128 68% Approx
Blessed Jess 133 64% Fair
Rosy Glow 140 64% Fair

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0620

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0620

On white fabric
2:1
On dark fabric
10.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
tan

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

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Gentle Art Sampler 0620 (Apricot Blush) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0620 (Apricot Blush) 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 0620

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0620, 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

Browns Family

Gentle Art Sampler 0620 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0620

Gentle Art Sampler 0620 (Apricot Blush) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The soft and gentle mood of this color makes it a natural fit for coffee themes and rustic designs. Expect to see it used in leather accents and horse designs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0620 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0620 (Apricot Blush) is a light shade in the browns family with hex #D2B19D and RGB 210, 177, 157. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0620?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0620 (Apricot Blush) is DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 75%) and DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light, 72%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0620?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0620 are 0730 Cameo Pink (ΔE 7.49), 0630 Peach Ice Cream (ΔE 9.12), and 1180 Fudge Ripple (ΔE 9.34). These are useful substitutes when 0620 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0620?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0620 (Apricot Blush) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0620.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0620 (Apricot Blush) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0620 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.