0811 — Wisteria
Blues family#C2C1E2
Gentle Art Sampler 0811 (Wisteria) is a light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #C2C1E2 and RGB values 194, 193, 226. 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.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0811
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 0811
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 0811
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0811
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 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.
Blues Family
Gentle Art Sampler0811 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0811
Known as Wisteria, Gentle Art Sampler 0811 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with deep blue tones. This thread brings a gentle and approachable presence to projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes. Look for it in charts that feature winter scenes or forget-me-nots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0811 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0811 is Wisteria — a light blue thread (hex #C2C1E2, RGB 194, 193, 226). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0811?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0811 (Wisteria) is DMC 26 (Pale Lavender) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3747 (Blue Violet very light, 70%) and DMC 25 (Ultra Light Lavender, 69%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0811?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0811 are 0250 Cornflower (ΔE 12.21), 0220 Morning Glory (ΔE 12.43), and 1091 Ohio Sky (ΔE 12.75). 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 porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. 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.