1050 — Soot
Light Grays family#9C9897
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 1050? It's Soot, a medium-light light gray shade (#9C9897 / RGB 156, 152, 151). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1050
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 1050
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 1050
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1050
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 1050 (Soot) 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 1050
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1050, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler1050 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1050
Gentle Art Sampler 1050 (Soot) is a medium-light, subdued shade in the light grays family. Expect a balanced and quiet look that suits pewter motifs, subtle shading, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching metallic effects or winter themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1050 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1050 (Soot) is a medium-light shade in the light grays family with hex #9C9897 and RGB 156, 152, 151. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring marble patterns and rain clouds.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1050?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1050 (Soot) is DMC 03 (Medium Tin) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 02 (Tin, 71%) and DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 64%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1050?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1050 are 1030 Banker's Grey (ΔE 3.71), 1070 Creekbed (ΔE 5.01), and 1020 Pebble (ΔE 8.33). These are useful substitutes when 1050 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1050?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1050 (Soot) 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 1050.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1050 (Soot) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1050 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.