0810 — Purple Iris
Purples family#A985B4
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0810 (Purple Iris), a medium-light, muted purple shade with hex #A985B4 and RGB 169, 133, 180. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0810
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 0810
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 0810
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0810
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 0810 (Purple Iris) 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 0810
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0810, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Gentle Art Sampler0810 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0810
Gentle Art Sampler 0810 is the floss known as Purple Iris: a muted, medium-light member of the purples family. The balanced and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to floral details and elegant accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for grape clusters and wisteria in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0810 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0810 (Purple Iris) is a medium-light shade in the purples family with hex #A985B4 and RGB 169, 133, 180. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0810?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0810 (Purple Iris) is DMC 210 (Lavender medium) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 554 (Violet light, 71%) and DMC 209 (Lavender dark, 59%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0810?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0810 are 0880 Punchberry (ΔE 7.8), 0850 Hyacinth (ΔE 10.41), and 0870 Sugarplum (ΔE 10.52). These are useful substitutes when 0810 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0810?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0810 (Purple Iris) when your project calls for plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0810.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0810 (Purple Iris) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0810 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.