0930 — Deep Sea
Blues family#405C68
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0930 (Deep Sea), a medium-dark, muted blue shade with hex #405C68 and RGB 64, 92, 104. 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 0930
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 0930
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 0930
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0930
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 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.
Blues Family
Gentle Art Sampler0930 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0930
Gentle Art Sampler 0930 (Deep Sea) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. The deep 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-dark shade in the blues family with hex #405C68 and RGB 64, 92, 104. 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 3768 (Grey Green dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark, 66%) and DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue, 58%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0930?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0930 are 0981 Storm Clouds (ΔE 6.89), 0970 Verdigris (ΔE 7.2), and 0240 Midnight (ΔE 8). 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-dark 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.