0780 — Hibiscus
Reds family
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 0780? It's Hibiscus, a medium-light red shade (#E06B7B / RGB 224, 107, 123). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0780
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 0780
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0780
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0780 (Hibiscus) 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 0760 (Poppy) 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 0780
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0780, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0780 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0780
Gentle Art Sampler 0780 is the floss known as Hibiscus: a vivid, medium-light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as balanced and lively — a go-to choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It also turns up in patterns built around barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0780 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0780 (Hibiscus) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #E06B7B and RGB 224, 107, 123. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0780?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0780 (Hibiscus) is DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 899 (Rose medium, 85%) and DMC 760 (Salmon, 81%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0780?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0780 are 0760 Poppy (ΔE 2.8), 0311 Holly Berry (ΔE 4.26), and 0720 Victorian Pink (ΔE 4.55). These are useful substitutes when 0780 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0780?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0780 (Hibiscus) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0780.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0780 (Hibiscus) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0780 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.