1190 — Fisherman's Wharf
Browns family
Gentle Art Sampler 1190 — Fisherman's Wharf — has hex #736051 and RGB 115, 96, 81. This medium-dark, muted brown 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.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 1190
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 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.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Gentle Art Sampler 1190 (Fisherman's Wharf) 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 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.
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.
Browns Family
Gentle Art Sampler 1190 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1190
Gentle Art Sampler 1190 is the floss known as Fisherman's Wharf: a muted, medium-dark member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is deep and grounded, making it a popular choice for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for bark patterns or gingerbread themes.
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 browns family with hex #736051 and RGB 115, 96, 81. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1190?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1190 (Fisherman's Wharf) is DMC 07 (Driftwood) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood, 84%) and DMC 640 (Beige Grey very dark, 77%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1190?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1190 are 1170 Dark Chocolate (ΔE 3.82), 1080 Driftwood (ΔE 5.23), and 0195 Green Tea Leaf (ΔE 5.78). 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 warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. 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.