Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0810 — Purple Iris

Purples family

Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0810 (Purple Iris), a medium, muted purple shade with hex #6F5E8B and RGB 111, 94, 139. 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.

Hex
#6F5E8B
RGB
111, 94, 139
HSL
263°, 19%, 46%
Lab
43.1, 16.6, -22.4
Lightness
46%
Medium
Saturation
19%
Neutral
Hue
263°
Family
Purples

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0810

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Gentle Art Sampler 0810 Purple Iris

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

On white fabric
5.8:1
On dark fabric
3.6:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Purples Family

Gentle Art Sampler 0810 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 member of the purples family with blue-violet tones. The warm and grounded 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 shade in the purples family with hex #6F5E8B and RGB 111, 94, 139. 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 31 (Blueberry) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry, 66%) and DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark, 64%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0810?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0810 are 0850 Hyacinth (ΔE 6.44), 0840 Royal Purple (ΔE 7.05), and 0870 Sugarplum (ΔE 7.25). 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 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.