1190 — Fisherman's Wharf
Reds family#6C5953
Gentle Art Sampler 1190 — Fisherman's Wharf — has hex #6C5953 and RGB 108, 89, 83. This medium-dark, subdued red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1190
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 1190
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 1190
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1190
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 1190 (Fisherman's Wharf) 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 1170 (Dark Chocolate) is so near (ΔE 3.06), 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 1190
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1190, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler1190 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1190
Gentle Art Sampler 1190 is the floss known as Fisherman's Wharf: a subdued, medium-dark member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is deep and grounded, making it a popular choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for barn scenes or tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1190 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1190 (Fisherman's Wharf) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #6C5953 and RGB 108, 89, 83. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1190?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1190 (Fisherman's Wharf) is DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 07 (Driftwood, 77%) and DMC 3860 (Cocoa, 70%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1190?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1190 are 1170 Dark Chocolate (ΔE 3.06), 1080 Driftwood (ΔE 6.36), and 1193 Adzuki (ΔE 6.98). These are useful substitutes when 1190 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1190?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1190 (Fisherman's Wharf) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1190.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1190 (Fisherman's Wharf) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1190 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.