0860 — Red Plum
Pinks family#AD768B
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0860 (Red Plum), a medium-light, muted pink shade with hex #AD768B and RGB 173, 118, 139. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0860
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 0860
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 0860
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0860
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 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 Sampler0860 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0860
Gentle Art Sampler 0860 (Red Plum) is a medium-light, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The balanced and quiet 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-light shade in the pinks family with hex #AD768B and RGB 173, 118, 139. 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 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 70%) and DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 63%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0860?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0860 are 0893 French Lilac (ΔE 7.73), 0880 Punchberry (ΔE 7.97), and 0710 Pink Azalea (ΔE 8.59). 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-light 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.