0940 — Island Blue
Teals family
Gentle Art Sampler 0940 — Island Blue — has hex #3E5356 and RGB 62, 83, 86. This medium-dark, muted teal 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 0940
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 0940
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0940
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 0940 (Island Blue) 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 0940
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0940, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0940 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0940
Gentle Art Sampler 0940 is the floss known as Island Blue: a muted, medium-dark member of the teals family. Its tone is deep and grounded, making it a popular choice for cool accents and nature themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for ocean waves or peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0940 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0940 (Island Blue) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #3E5356 and RGB 62, 83, 86. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0940?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0940 (Island Blue) is DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark, 70%) and DMC 501 (Blue Green dark, 60%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0940?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0940 are 9070 Verdegris (ΔE 6.51), 0960 Dragonfly (ΔE 7.48), and 0980 Lagoon (ΔE 9.49). These are useful substitutes when 0940 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0940?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0940 (Island Blue) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0940.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0940 (Island Blue) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0940 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.