1040 — Black Crow
Grays family
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 1040? This medium-dark, subdued gray shade (Black Crow) is hex #695967, RGB 105, 89, 103. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 1040
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 1040
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1040
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 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.
Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler 1040 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1040
Gentle Art Sampler 1040 is the floss known as Black Crow: a subdued, medium-dark member of the grays family. Stitchers describe its character as deep and grounded, perfect for urban scenes and neutral backgrounds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on castle walls and elephant motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1040 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1040 (Black Crow) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #695967 and RGB 105, 89, 103. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring storm cloud accents and slate textures.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1040?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1040 (Black Crow) is DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark, 52%) and DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 51%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1040?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1040 are 1050 Soot (ΔE 5.4), 0891 Amethyst (ΔE 6.16), and 0230 Blueberry (ΔE 6.2). 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 storm cloud accents, slate textures, rabbit fur, shading. Its medium-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.