Gentle Art Sampler Threads

1110 — Sable

Browns family

Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 1110? This medium, muted brown shade (Sable) is hex #907963, RGB 144, 121, 99. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#907963
RGB
144, 121, 99
HSL
29°, 19%, 48%
Lab
52.4, 5.5, 15.4
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
19%
Neutral
Hue
29°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 1110

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Gentle Art Sampler 1110 Sable

Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 1110

Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1110

On white fabric
4.1:1
On dark fabric
5.1:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Gentle Art Sampler 1110 (Sable) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 1110 (Sable) 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Gentle Art Sampler 1130 (Wood Smoke) is so near (ΔE 2.87), 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 1110

Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1110, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Browns Family

Gentle Art Sampler 1110 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Gentle Art Sampler 1110

Gentle Art Sampler 1110 is the floss known as Sable: a muted, medium member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Stitchers describe its character as warm and grounded, perfect for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bark patterns and gingerbread themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Art Sampler 1110 look like?

Gentle Art Sampler 1110 (Sable) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #907963 and RGB 144, 121, 99. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.

Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1110?

The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1110 (Sable) is DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 75%) and DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 67%).

What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1110?

The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1110 are 1130 Wood Smoke (ΔE 2.87), 0440 Maple Syrup (ΔE 3.72), and 1193 Adzuki (ΔE 5.87). These are useful substitutes when 1110 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1110?

Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1110 (Sable) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1110.

Does Gentle Art Sampler 1110 (Sable) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1110 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.