1040 — Black Crow
Blacks family#3A3C43
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 1040? This dark, subdued black shade (Black Crow) is hex #3A3C43, RGB 58, 60, 67. 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 1040
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 1040
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 1040
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1040
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 1040 (Black Crow) 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 1040
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1040, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Gentle Art Sampler1040 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1040
Gentle Art Sampler 1040 is the floss known as Black Crow: a subdued, dark member of the blacks family. Stitchers describe its character as bold and brooding, perfect for bold contrast and dramatic backgrounds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wrought iron and night skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1040 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1040 (Black Crow) is a dark shade in the blacks family with hex #3A3C43 and RGB 58, 60, 67. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring crow motifs and gothic accents.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1040?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1040 (Black Crow) is DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 81%) and DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 58%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1040?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1040 are 1060 Cast Iron Skillet (ΔE 8.67), 0391 Witching Hour (ΔE 9.49), and 0980 Lagoon (ΔE 9.81). These are useful substitutes when 1040 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1040?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1040 (Black Crow) when your project calls for crow motifs, gothic accents, shadow textures, outlines. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1040.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1040 (Black Crow) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1040 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.