1060 — Cast Iron Skillet
Grays family#545354
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet), a medium-dark, subdued gray shade with hex #545354 and RGB 84, 83, 84. 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.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1060
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 1060
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 1060
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1060
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 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.
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.
Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler1060 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1060
Gentle Art Sampler 1060 is the floss known as Cast Iron Skillet: a subdued, medium-dark member of the grays family. The deep and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to wolf patterns and storm cloud accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for slate textures and rabbit fur in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1060 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #545354 and RGB 84, 83, 84. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring neutral backgrounds and castle walls.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1060?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet) is DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 69%) and DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 68%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1060?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1060 are 0140 Blue Spruce (ΔE 7.32), 1040 Black Crow (ΔE 8.67), and 1190 Fisherman's Wharf (ΔE 9.61). 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 neutral backgrounds, castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1060.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1060 (Cast Iron Skillet) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1060 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.