0891 — Amethyst
Grays family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0891 (Amethyst), a medium-dark, subdued gray shade with hex #635456 and RGB 99, 84, 86. 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 0891
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 0891
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0891
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0891 (Amethyst) 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 0891
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0891, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0891 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0891
Known as Amethyst, Gentle Art Sampler 0891 is a medium-dark, subdued shade sitting in the grays family. The somber and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for neutral backgrounds and castle walls. Expect to see it used in elephant motifs and cobblestone paths across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0891 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0891 is Amethyst — a medium-dark gray thread (hex #635456, RGB 99, 84, 86). It shows up most in slate textures and rabbit fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0891?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0891 (Amethyst) is DMC 3860 (Cocoa) with a 65% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood, 61%) and DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 60%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0891?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0891 are 1050 Soot (ΔE 5.34), 1040 Black Crow (ΔE 6.16), and 1080 Driftwood (ΔE 9.73). These are useful substitutes when 0891 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 0891 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 0891 (Amethyst) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring slate textures, rabbit fur, shading, outlines. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0891.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0891 (Amethyst) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0891 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.