Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0930 — Deep Sea

Blues family

Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0930 (Deep Sea), a medium, muted blue shade with hex #6D7F94 and RGB 109, 127, 148. 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.

Hex
#6D7F94
RGB
109, 127, 148
HSL
212°, 15%, 50%
Lab
52.5, -1.6, -13.5
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
15%
Neutral
Hue
212°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0930

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Gentle Art Sampler 0930 Deep Sea

Sullivans

Antique Blue Light 45275 66% Approx
Delft Blue Medium 45209 59% Fair
Baby Blue Medium 45067 59% Fair
Grey Blue Medium 45475 59% Fair
Wedgewood Light 45115 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Tyler Boy Blue 111 75% Approx
Caribbean Waters 050 61% Fair
Blueberry Tart 033 60% Fair
Deep Blue Sea 065 59% Fair
Cool Azul 079 55% Fair

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0930

Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0930

On white fabric
4.1:1
On dark fabric
5.1:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0930 (Deep Sea) 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 0930

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0930, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

Gentle Art Sampler 0930 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0930

Gentle Art Sampler 0930 (Deep Sea) is a medium, muted shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. The warm and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for winter scenes and forget-me-nots. Expect to see it used in bluebird motifs and whale designs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0930 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0930 (Deep Sea) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #6D7F94 and RGB 109, 127, 148. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0930?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0930 (Deep Sea) is DMC 318 (Steel Grey light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 70%) and DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium, 63%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0930?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0930 are 0920 Tropical Ocean (ΔE 6.17), 0250 Cornflower (ΔE 6.4), and 0910 Peacock (ΔE 6.91). These are useful substitutes when 0930 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0930?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0930 (Deep Sea) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0930.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0930 (Deep Sea) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0930 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.