1120 — Cherry Bark
Reds family#75454E
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 1120? It's Cherry Bark, a medium-dark red shade (#75454E / RGB 117, 69, 78). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1120
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 1120
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 1120
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1120
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 1120 (Cherry Bark) 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.
Because Gentle Art Sampler 0312 (Currant) is so near (ΔE 2.73), 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 1120
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1120, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler1120 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1120
Gentle Art Sampler 1120 (Cherry Bark) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits valentines, poppies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1120 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1120 (Cherry Bark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #75454E and RGB 117, 69, 78. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1120?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1120 (Cherry Bark) is DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark, 80%) and DMC 3860 (Cocoa, 63%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1120?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1120 are 0312 Currant (ΔE 2.73), 0892 Loganberry (ΔE 6.63), and 0511 Country Redwood (ΔE 7.78). These are useful substitutes when 1120 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1120?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1120 (Cherry Bark) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1120.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1120 (Cherry Bark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1120 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.