1060 — Cast Iron Skillet
Blacks family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet), a dark, subdued black shade with hex #262829 and RGB 38, 40, 41. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 1060
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 1060
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1060
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet) 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 0981 (Storm Clouds) is so near (ΔE 2.86), 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 1060
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1060, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Gentle Art Sampler 1060 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1060
Gentle Art Sampler 1060 is the floss known as Cast Iron Skillet: a subdued, dark member of the blacks family. The bold and brooding character of this shade lends itself well to cat designs and crow motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for gothic accents and shadow textures in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1060 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet) is a dark shade in the blacks family with hex #262829 and RGB 38, 40, 41. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring dramatic backgrounds and wrought iron.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1060?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet) is DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 69%) and DMC 310 (Black, 60%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1060?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1060 are 0981 Storm Clouds (ΔE 2.86), 0980 Lagoon (ΔE 8.11), and 0391 Witching Hour (ΔE 10.86). These are useful substitutes when 1060 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1060?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet) when your project calls for dramatic backgrounds, wrought iron, night skies, silhouettes. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1060.
Is Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1060 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.