Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0711 — Sweet Petunia

Reds family

Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 0711? It's Sweet Petunia, a light red shade (#F4BCBB / RGB 244, 188, 187). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#F4BCBB
RGB
244, 188, 187
HSL
1°, 72%, 85%
Lab
81.2, 20.0, 8.3
Lightness
85%
Very light
Saturation
72%
Rich
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0711

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

Gentle Art Sampler 0711 Sweet Petunia

Sullivans

Apricot Very Light 45495 90% Good
Salmon Very Light 45363 79% Approx
Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 73% Approx
Desert Sand Very Light 45388 66% Approx
Terra Cotta Ultra Light 45392 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Rosy Glow 140 73% Approx
Little Pink Peony 121 59% Fair
Bambino 076 56% Fair
Spun Sugar 030 53% Fair
Secondhand Rose 124 50% Fair

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0711

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0711

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
12.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

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

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Gentle Art Sampler 0711 (Sweet Petunia) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0711 (Sweet Petunia) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0711

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0711, 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 0711 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0711

Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0711, Sweet Petunia — a vivid, light thread in the reds family with true red tones. The shade reads as gentle and clear — a go-to choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It also turns up in patterns built around apple motifs and ladybug designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gentle Art Sampler 0711 — what color is it?

The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0711 is Sweet Petunia — a light red thread (hex #F4BCBB, RGB 244, 188, 187). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0711?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0711 (Sweet Petunia) is DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 83%) and DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light, 77%).

Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0711?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0711 are 0730 Cameo Pink (ΔE 7.22), 0740 Porcelain (ΔE 9.36), and 0750 Cotton Candy (ΔE 11.63). These are useful substitutes when 0711 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Gentle Art Sampler 0711 good for?

Gentle Art Sampler 0711 (Sweet Petunia) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0711.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0711 (Sweet Petunia) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0711 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.