Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0640 — Daffodil

Yellows family

Gentle Art Sampler 0640 (Daffodil) is a medium-light, vivid yellow shade with hex code #E2CB77 and RGB values 226, 203, 119. 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
#E2CB77
RGB
226, 203, 119
HSL
47°, 65%, 68%
Lab
82.0, -2.9, 44.6
Lightness
68%
Light
Saturation
65%
Rich
Hue
47°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0640

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

Gentle Art Sampler 0640 Daffodil

Sullivans

Yellow Pale 45185 78% Approx
Moss Green Very Light 45480 74% Approx
Straw Light 45419 69% Approx
Yellow Beige Light 45330 68% Approx
Topaz Light 45171 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Crushed Pineapple 052 78% Approx
Peach Sherbet 023 65% Approx
Tufted Yellow 122 55% Fair
Creamy Peach 011 53% Fair
Baby Chick 002 50% Fair

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0640

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0640

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
tan

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0640 (Daffodil) 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 0640

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0640, 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

Yellows Family

Gentle Art Sampler 0640 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0640

Gentle Art Sampler 0640 (Daffodil) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. This thread brings a balanced and lively presence to projects featuring canary themes or sunflowers. Look for it in charts that feature highlights or warm backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0640 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0640 (Daffodil) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #E2CB77 and RGB 226, 203, 119. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0640?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0640 (Daffodil) is DMC 677 (Old Gold very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 12 (Tender Green, 74%) and DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 73%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0640?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0640 are 0430 Summer Meadow (ΔE 4.31), 0420 Gold Leaf (ΔE 4.57), and 0450 Cornhusk (ΔE 6.8). These are useful substitutes when 0640 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0640?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0640 (Daffodil) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0640.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0640 (Daffodil) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0640 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.