1111 — Acorn
Reds family#65443C
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 1111 (Acorn), a medium-dark, muted red shade with hex #65443C and RGB 101, 68, 60. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colors 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 1111
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 1111
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1111
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 1111 (Acorn) 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 1111
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1111, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler1111 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1111
Known as Acorn, Gentle Art Sampler 1111 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the reds family with red-orange tones. The somber and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ladybug designs and barn scenes. Expect to see it used in tomato patterns and roses across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 1111 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 1111 is Acorn — a medium-dark red thread (hex #65443C, RGB 101, 68, 60). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 1111?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1111 (Acorn) is DMC 3860 (Cocoa) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark, 77%) and DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 73%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 1111?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1111 are 0312 Currant (ΔE 7.94), 1170 Dark Chocolate (ΔE 8.35), and 1190 Fisherman's Wharf (ΔE 8.36). These are useful substitutes when 1111 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 1111 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 1111 (Acorn) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1111.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1111 (Acorn) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1111 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.