0840 — Royal Purple
Purples family#6E5E86
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 0840? This medium, muted purple shade (Royal Purple) is hex #6E5E86, RGB 110, 94, 134. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0840
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 0840
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 0840
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0840
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 0840 (Royal Purple) 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 0840
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0840, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Gentle Art Sampler0840 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0840
Gentle Art Sampler 0840 (Royal Purple) is a medium, muted shade in the purples family with blue-violet tones. With a warm and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in wisteria and amethyst tones. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring iris blooms and eggplant designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0840 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0840 (Royal Purple) is a medium shade in the purples family with hex #6E5E86 and RGB 110, 94, 134. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0840?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0840 (Royal Purple) is DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 31 (Blueberry, 64%) and DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark, 58%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0840?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0840 are 0850 Hyacinth (ΔE 9.52), 0870 Sugarplum (ΔE 10.91), and 0230 Blueberry (ΔE 11.14). These are useful substitutes when 0840 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0840?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0840 (Royal Purple) when your project calls for lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0840.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0840 (Royal Purple) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0840 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.