0760 — Poppy
Reds family
Gentle Art Sampler 0760 (Poppy) is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #ED6E84 and RGB values 237, 110, 132. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0760
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Because Gentle Art Sampler 0780 (Hibiscus) is so near (ΔE 2.8), 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 0760
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0760, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0760 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0760
Gentle Art Sampler 0760 is the floss known as Poppy: a vivid, medium-light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its balanced and lively presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0760 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0760 (Poppy) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #ED6E84 and RGB 237, 110, 132. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0760?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0760 (Poppy) is DMC 899 (Rose medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 86%) and DMC 760 (Salmon, 80%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0760?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0760 are 0780 Hibiscus (ΔE 2.8), 0720 Victorian Pink (ΔE 4.01), and 0340 Red Grape (ΔE 6.42). 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 ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-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.