Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0811 — Wisteria

Purples family

Gentle Art Sampler 0811 (Wisteria) is a light, moderately saturated purple shade with hex code #D0BAE6 and RGB values 208, 186, 230. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#D0BAE6
RGB
208, 186, 230
HSL
270°, 47%, 82%
Lab
78.6, 16.0, -19.1
Lightness
82%
Very light
Saturation
47%
Muted
Hue
270°
Family
Purples

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0811

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

Gentle Art Sampler 0811 Wisteria

Sullivans

Lavender Light 45043 91% Good
Violet Very Light 45468 70% Approx
Antique Violet Very Light 45372 62% Fair
Grey Blue Light 45474 41% Fair
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 40% Fair

Crescent Colours

Hydrangea 018 54% Fair
Sugar and Spice 040 53% Fair
Spun Sugar 030 51% Fair
Bambino 076 50% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 31% Fair

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0811

Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0811

On white fabric
1.8:1
On dark fabric
11.8:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
lavender

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0811 (Wisteria) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0811

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0811, 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 0811 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0811

Known as Wisteria, Gentle Art Sampler 0811 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the purples family with true purple tones. This thread brings a gentle and approachable presence to projects featuring elegant accents or grape clusters. Look for it in charts that feature wisteria or amethyst tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gentle Art Sampler 0811 — what color is it?

The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0811 is Wisteria — a light purple thread (hex #D0BAE6, RGB 208, 186, 230). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0811?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0811 (Wisteria) is DMC 211 (Lavender light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 73%) and DMC 153 (Violet very light, 51%).

Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0811?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0811 are 0750 Cotton Candy (ΔE 13.78), 0740 Porcelain (ΔE 14.1), and 0890 Jasmine (ΔE 16.53). These are useful substitutes when 0811 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Gentle Art Sampler 0811 good for?

Gentle Art Sampler 0811 (Wisteria) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0811.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0811 (Wisteria) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0811 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.