Gentle Art Sampler Threads

0950 — Mediterranean Sea

Teals family#24768C

Gentle Art Sampler 0950 (Mediterranean Sea) is a medium-dark, vivid teal shade with hex code #24768C and RGB values 36, 118, 140. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#24768C
RGB
36, 118, 140
HSL
193°, 59%, 35%
Lab
45.9, -16.6, -19.0
Lightness
35%
Dark
Saturation
59%
Rich
Hue
193°
Family
Teals

About Gentle Art Sampler 0950

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 0950

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Gentle Art Sampler 0950Mediterranean Sea

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0950

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

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0950

On white fabric
5.2:1
On dark fabric
4:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
teal

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 0950 (Mediterranean 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 0950

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0950, 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

Teals Family

Gentle Art Sampler0950 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 0950

Gentle Art Sampler 0950 (Mediterranean Sea) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the teals family. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring tidepool patterns or water and sky. Look for it in charts that feature tropical motifs or cool accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 0950 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 0950 (Mediterranean Sea) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #24768C and RGB 36, 118, 140. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0950?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0950 (Mediterranean Sea) is DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark, 79%) and DMC 518 (Wedgewood light, 63%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0950?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0950 are 0294 Cerulean (ΔE 9.82), 0930 Deep Sea (ΔE 11.08), and 0970 Verdigris (ΔE 11.36). These are useful substitutes when 0950 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0950?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0950 (Mediterranean Sea) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0950.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 0950 (Mediterranean Sea) vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0950 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.