0980 — Lagoon
Teals family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 0980 (Lagoon), a dark, muted teal shade with hex #253637 and RGB 37, 54, 55. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0980
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 0980
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0980
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Gentle Art Sampler 0980 (Lagoon) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0980 (Lagoon) 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 0980
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0980, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0980 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0980
Gentle Art Sampler 0980 is the floss known as Lagoon: a muted, dark member of the teals family. The bold and brooding character of this shade lends itself well to cool accents and nature themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for ocean waves and peacock feathers in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0980 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0980 (Lagoon) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #253637 and RGB 37, 54, 55. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0980?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0980 (Lagoon) is DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark, 70%) and DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 64%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0980?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0980 are 1060 Cast Iron Skillet (ΔE 8.11), 0981 Storm Clouds (ΔE 8.37), and 0940 Island Blue (ΔE 9.49). These are useful substitutes when 0980 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0980?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0980 (Lagoon) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0980.
Is Gentle Art Sampler 0980 (Lagoon) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 0980 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.