Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0710 — Pink Azalea

Reds family

Gentle Art Sampler 0710 (Pink Azalea) is a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #BE6A76 and RGB values 190, 106, 118. 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
#BE6A76
RGB
190, 106, 118
HSL
351°, 39%, 58%
Lab
54.6, 34.7, 8.2
Lightness
58%
Medium
Saturation
39%
Muted
Hue
351°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0710

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

Gentle Art Sampler 0710 Pink Azalea

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0710

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0710

On white fabric
3.8:1
On dark fabric
5.5:1
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 0710 (Pink Azalea) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Gentle Art Sampler 0370 (Poinsettia) is so near (ΔE 2.32), 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 0710

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0710, 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 0710 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0710

Gentle Art Sampler 0710 (Pink Azalea) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a balanced and versatile presence to projects featuring valentines or poppies. Look for it in charts that feature cardinal birds or apple motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0710 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0710 (Pink Azalea) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #BE6A76 and RGB 190, 106, 118. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0710?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0710 (Pink Azalea) is DMC 223 (Shell Pink light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 73%) and DMC 3688 (Mauve medium, 72%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0710?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0710 are 0370 Poinsettia (ΔE 2.32), 0320 Old Brick (ΔE 4.88), and 0770 Clover (ΔE 4.93). These are useful substitutes when 0710 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0710?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0710 (Pink Azalea) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0710.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0710 (Pink Azalea) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0710 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.