1091 — Ohio Sky
Light Grays family#B7B6B8
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 1091 (Ohio Sky), a light, subdued light gray shade with hex #B7B6B8 and RGB 183, 182, 184. 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 1091
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 1091
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 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.
Light Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler1091 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1091
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 1091, Ohio Sky — a subdued, light thread in the light grays family. The quiet and understated character of this shade lends itself well to subtle shading and metallic effects. Stitchers frequently choose it for winter themes and stone textures 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 light light gray thread (hex #B7B6B8, RGB 183, 182, 184). It shows up most in rain clouds and mouse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 1091?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1091 (Ohio Sky) is DMC 02 (Tin) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 01 (White Tin, 80%) and DMC 168 (Pewter very light, 77%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 1091?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1091 are 0250 Cornflower (ΔE 3.24), 1010 Slate (ΔE 5), and 0220 Morning Glory (ΔE 5.35). 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 rain clouds, mouse designs, concrete textures, dusty surface highlights. Its light 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.