1160 — Adobe
Oranges family#CFA58A
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 1160? This medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade (Adobe) is hex #CFA58A, RGB 207, 165, 138. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1160
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 1160
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 1160
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1160
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 1160 (Adobe) 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 1160 (Adobe) 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.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 1160
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1160, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Gentle Art Sampler1160 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1160
Gentle Art Sampler 1160 (Adobe) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a balanced and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in marigolds and fall wreaths. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring citrus motifs and fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1160 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1160 (Adobe) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #CFA58A and RGB 207, 165, 138. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1160?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1160 (Adobe) is DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 81%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 69%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1160?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1160 are 0530 Pumpkin Patch (ΔE 6.03), 1180 Fudge Ripple (ΔE 7.77), and 0540 Brandy (ΔE 8.58). These are useful substitutes when 1160 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1160?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1160 (Adobe) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1160.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1160 (Adobe) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1160 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.