0981 — Storm Clouds
Teals family#2E4B51
Gentle Art Sampler 0981 (Storm Clouds) is a dark, muted teal shade with hex code #2E4B51 and RGB values 46, 75, 81. 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.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0981
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 0981
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 0981
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0981
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 0981 (Storm Clouds) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0981
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0981, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Gentle Art Sampler0981 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0981
Known as Storm Clouds, Gentle Art Sampler 0981 is a dark, muted shade sitting in the teals family. This thread brings a dramatic and quiet presence to projects featuring nature themes or ocean waves. Look for it in charts that feature peacock feathers or coastal scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 0981 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 0981 is Storm Clouds — a dark teal thread (hex #2E4B51, RGB 46, 75, 81). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 0981?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0981 (Storm Clouds) is DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark, 71%) and DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark, 71%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 0981?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0981 are 0930 Deep Sea (ΔE 6.89), 0240 Midnight (ΔE 7.2), and 0980 Lagoon (ΔE 7.4). These are useful substitutes when 0981 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 0981 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 0981 (Storm Clouds) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0981.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0981 (Storm Clouds) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 0981 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.