1180 — Fudge Ripple
Browns family
Below: Gentle Art Sampler 1180 (Fudge Ripple), a medium-light, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #B79178 and RGB 183, 145, 120. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Valdani, and Crescent Colours 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 1180
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 1180
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1180
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 1180 (Fudge Ripple) 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 1180 (Fudge Ripple) 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 1180
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1180, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Gentle Art Sampler 1180 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1180
Gentle Art Sampler 1180 (Fudge Ripple) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The balanced and versatile mood of this color makes it a natural fit for gingerbread themes and tree trunks. Expect to see it used in earth tones and animal fur across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1180 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1180 (Fudge Ripple) is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #B79178 and RGB 183, 145, 120. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1180?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1180 (Fudge Ripple) is DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light, 78%) and DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown light, 76%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1180?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1180 are 1160 Adobe (ΔE 3.82), 0410 Tarnished Gold (ΔE 5.24), and 0540 Brandy (ΔE 6.1). These are useful substitutes when 1180 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1180?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1180 (Fudge Ripple) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1180.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1180 (Fudge Ripple) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1180 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.