1091 — Ohio Sky
Grays family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 1091 (Ohio Sky), a medium, subdued gray shade with hex #868490 and RGB 134, 132, 144. 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 1091
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 1091
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1091
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 1091 (Ohio Sky) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 1091
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1091, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler 1091 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1091
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 1091, Ohio Sky — a subdued, medium thread in the grays family. The restrained and earthy character of this shade lends itself well to shading and outlines. Stitchers frequently choose it for urban scenes and neutral backgrounds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 1091 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 1091 is Ohio Sky — a medium gray thread (hex #868490, RGB 134, 132, 144). It shows up most in industrial designs and wolf patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 1091?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1091 (Ohio Sky) is DMC 318 (Steel Grey light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 66%) and DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 52%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 1091?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1091 are 0250 Cornflower (ΔE 7.63), 1020 Pebble (ΔE 7.99), and 0220 Morning Glory (ΔE 8.02). These are useful substitutes when 1091 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 1091 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 1091 (Ohio Sky) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents, slate textures. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1091.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1091 (Ohio Sky) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1091 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.