0870 — Sugarplum
Purples family#877891
Gentle Art Sampler 0870 — Sugarplum — has hex #877891 and RGB 135, 120, 145. This medium, subdued purple thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0870
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 0870
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 0870
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0870
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 0870 (Sugarplum) 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 0870
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0870, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Gentle Art Sampler0870 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0870
Gentle Art Sampler 0870 is the floss known as Sugarplum: a subdued, medium member of the purples family with true purple tones. Its tone is warm and grounded, making it a popular choice for eggplant designs and plum themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lilac patterns or galaxy motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0870 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0870 (Sugarplum) is a medium shade in the purples family with hex #877891 and RGB 135, 120, 145. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0870?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0870 (Sugarplum) is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 72%) and DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry, 56%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0870?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0870 are 0850 Hyacinth (ΔE 6.8), 0810 Purple Iris (ΔE 10.52), and 0840 Royal Purple (ΔE 10.91). These are useful substitutes when 0870 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0870?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0870 (Sugarplum) when your project calls for elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0870.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0870 (Sugarplum) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0870 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.