1150 — Flax
Oranges family#CBB582
Gentle Art Sampler 1150 (Flax) is a medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #CBB582 and RGB values 203, 181, 130. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1150
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 1150
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 1150
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1150
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Gentle Art Sampler 1150 (Flax) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 1150 (Flax) 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 0160 (Willow) is so near (ΔE 2.49), 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 1150
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1150, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Gentle Art Sampler1150 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1150
Gentle Art Sampler 1150 is the floss known as Flax: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. Its balanced and versatile presence shines in fox designs and fall harvest scenes alike. Pull this thread for monarch butterflies or persimmon patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1150 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1150 (Flax) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #CBB582 and RGB 203, 181, 130. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1150?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1150 (Flax) is DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 74%) and DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 65%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1150?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1150 are 0160 Willow (ΔE 2.49), 0130 Avocado (ΔE 3.74), and 0430 Summer Meadow (ΔE 6.19). These are useful substitutes when 1150 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1150?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1150 (Flax) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1150.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1150 (Flax) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1150 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.