0640 — Daffodil
Yellows family#DDC679
Gentle Art Sampler 0640 (Daffodil) is a medium-light, vivid yellow shade with hex code #DDC679 and RGB values 221, 198, 121. 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.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0640
Gentle Art Sampler Sampler Threads
- Fiber
- cotton
- Strands
- 6 ply
- Sold as
- 5 yd skein
- Sold as
- 10 yd skein
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0640
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
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.
Because Gentle Art Sampler 0430 (Summer Meadow) is so near (ΔE 2.31), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
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.
Yellows Family
Gentle Art Sampler0640 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 #DDC679 and RGB 221, 198, 121. 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 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 78%) and DMC 12 (Tender Green, 72%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0640?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0640 are 0430 Summer Meadow (ΔE 2.31), 0160 Willow (ΔE 6.18), and 0130 Avocado (ΔE 6.35). 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.