0711 — Sweet Petunia
Pinks family#E2BEB6
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 0711? It's Sweet Petunia, a light pink shade (#E2BEB6 / RGB 226, 190, 182). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0711
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 0711
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 0711
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0711
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Gentle Art Sampler 0711 (Sweet Petunia) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
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.
Gentle Art Sampler 0711 (Sweet Petunia) sits a hair from Gentle Art Sampler 0770 (Clover) (ΔE 0.91) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
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.
Pinks Family
Gentle Art Sampler0711 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0711
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0711, Sweet Petunia — a moderately saturated, light thread in the pinks family. The shade reads as gentle and approachable — a go-to choice for baby projects and peony petals. It also turns up in patterns built around flamingo designs and tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0711 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0711 is Sweet Petunia — a light pink thread (hex #E2BEB6, RGB 226, 190, 182). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0711?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0711 (Sweet Petunia) is DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light, 68%) and DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 64%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0711?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0711 are 0770 Clover (ΔE 0.91), 2025B Mourning Dove (ΔE 3.8), and 0730 Cameo Pink (ΔE 5.65). 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 skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. 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.