0894 — Grape Fizz
Purples family
Gentle Art Sampler 0894 — Grape Fizz — has hex #A265BC and RGB 162, 101, 188. This medium-light, moderately saturated 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.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0894
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 0894
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0894
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0894 (Grape Fizz) 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 0894
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0894, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0894 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0894
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 0894, Grape Fizz — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the purples family with true purple tones. Its tone is easygoing and clear, making it a popular choice for amethyst tones and iris blooms. It pairs nicely in designs that call for eggplant designs or plum themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0894 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0894 is Grape Fizz — a medium-light purple thread (hex #A265BC, RGB 162, 101, 188). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0894?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0894 (Grape Fizz) is DMC 209 (Lavender dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 553 (Violet, 50%) and DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark, 50%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0894?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0894 are 0840 Royal Purple (ΔE 9.58), 0870 Sugarplum (ΔE 12.85), and 0850 Hyacinth (ΔE 13.49). These are useful substitutes when 0894 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 0894 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 0894 (Grape Fizz) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0894.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0894 (Grape Fizz) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0894 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.