0960 — Dragonfly
Browns family#8D6A48
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 0960? This medium, moderately saturated brown shade (Dragonfly) is hex #8D6A48, RGB 141, 106, 72. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0960
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 0960
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 0960
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0960
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Gentle Art Sampler 0960 (Dragonfly) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0960 (Dragonfly) 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 0960
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0960, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Gentle Art Sampler0960 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0960
Gentle Art Sampler 0960 is the floss known as Dragonfly: a moderately saturated, medium member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Stitchers describe its character as rich and warm, perfect for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0960 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0960 (Dragonfly) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #8D6A48 and RGB 141, 106, 72. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0960?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0960 (Dragonfly) is DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 79%) and DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 76%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0960?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0960 are 0194 Moss (ΔE 4.34), 1191 Brown Bear (ΔE 5.24), and 0116 Old Covered Bridge (ΔE 5.66). These are useful substitutes when 0960 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0960?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0960 (Dragonfly) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0960.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0960 (Dragonfly) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0960 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.