1010 — Slate
Light Grays family#C2C0BA
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 1010 (Slate), a light, subdued light gray shade with hex #C2C0BA and RGB 194, 192, 186. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1010
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 1010
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 1010
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1010
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
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.
Because Gentle Art Sampler 1140 (Oatmeal) is so near (ΔE 2.56), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
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 Sampler1010 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1010
Gentle Art Sampler 1010 (Slate) is a light, subdued shade in the light grays family. The soft and gentle 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 light shade in the light grays family with hex #C2C0BA and RGB 194, 192, 186. 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 01 (White Tin) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 82%) and DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 69%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1010?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1010 are 1140 Oatmeal (ΔE 2.56), 1020 Pebble (ΔE 4.19), and 0290 Bluebell (ΔE 4.63). 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 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.