1050 — Soot
Grays family
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 1050? It's Soot, a medium-dark gray shade (#655E65 / RGB 101, 94, 101). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 1050
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 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.
Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler 1050 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1050
Gentle Art Sampler 1050 (Soot) is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the grays family. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits rabbit fur, shading, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching outlines or urban scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1050 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1050 (Soot) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #655E65 and RGB 101, 94, 101. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1050?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1050 (Soot) is DMC 04 (Dark Tin) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark, 63%) and DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 61%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1050?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1050 are 0230 Blueberry (ΔE 5.25), 0891 Amethyst (ΔE 5.34), and 1040 Black Crow (ΔE 5.4). 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 cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents. Its medium-dark 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.