0760 — Poppy
Pinks family#F9999C
Gentle Art Sampler 0760 (Poppy) is a light, highly saturated pink shade with hex code #F9999C and RGB values 249, 153, 156. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0760
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 0760
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 0760
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0760
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Gentle Art Sampler 0760 (Poppy) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0760 (Poppy) 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 0760
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0760, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Gentle Art Sampler0760 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0760
Gentle Art Sampler 0760 is the floss known as Poppy: a highly saturated, light member of the pinks family. Its soft and lively presence shines in romantic motifs and blush accents alike. Pull this thread for cherry blossoms or ballet themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0760 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0760 (Poppy) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #F9999C and RGB 249, 153, 156. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0760?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0760 (Poppy) is DMC 761 (Salmon light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 776 (Pink Medium, 81%) and DMC 3326 (Rose light (776), 75%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0760?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0760 are 0720 Victorian Pink (ΔE 4.56), 0780 Hibiscus (ΔE 6.95), and 0520 Copper (ΔE 10.13). These are useful substitutes when 0760 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0760?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0760 (Poppy) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0760.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0760 (Poppy) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0760 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.