1010 — Slate
Light Grays family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 1010 (Slate), a medium-light, subdued light gray shade with hex #AAA5A9 and RGB 170, 165, 169. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colours 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 1010
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 1010
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1010
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 1010 (Slate) 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 1010
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1010, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler 1010 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1010
Gentle Art Sampler 1010 (Slate) is a medium-light, subdued shade in the light grays family. The balanced and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for pewter motifs and subtle shading. Expect to see it used in metallic effects and winter themes across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1010 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1010 (Slate) is a medium-light shade in the light grays family with hex #AAA5A9 and RGB 170, 165, 169. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring marble patterns and rain clouds.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1010?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1010 (Slate) is DMC 02 (Tin) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 415 (Pearl Grey, 69%) and DMC 168 (Pewter very light, 62%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1010?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1010 are 1020 Pebble (ΔE 6.21), 0740 Porcelain (ΔE 9.45), and 1140 Oatmeal (ΔE 10.09). These are useful substitutes when 1010 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1010?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1010 (Slate) when your project calls for marble patterns, rain clouds, mouse designs, concrete textures. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1010.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1010 (Slate) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1010 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.