0860 — Red Plum
Pinks family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0860 (Red Plum), a medium, muted pink shade with hex #A36075 and RGB 163, 96, 117. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0860
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0860
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0860
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0860 (Red Plum) 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 0860
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0860, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0860 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0860
Gentle Art Sampler 0860 (Red Plum) is a medium, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The warm and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for rose buds and florals. Expect to see it used in skin tones and romantic motifs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0860 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0860 (Red Plum) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #A36075 and RGB 163, 96, 117. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0860?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0860 (Red Plum) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 65%) and DMC 3836 (Grape light, 62%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0860?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0860 are 0310 Claret (ΔE 4.39), 0312 Currant (ΔE 7.31), and 0360 Cranberry (ΔE 7.31). These are useful substitutes when 0860 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0860?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0860 (Red Plum) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0860.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0860 (Red Plum) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0860 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.