1193 — Adzuki
Grays family#70665C
Gentle Art Sampler 1193 (Adzuki) is a medium-dark, subdued gray shade with hex code #70665C and RGB values 112, 102, 92. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1193
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 1193
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 1193
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1193
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 1193 (Adzuki) 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 1193
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1193, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Gentle Art Sampler1193 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1193
Gentle Art Sampler 1193 (Adzuki) is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the grays family. This thread brings a deep and grounded presence to projects featuring rabbit fur or shading. Look for it in charts that feature outlines or urban scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 1193 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 1193 (Adzuki) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #70665C and RGB 112, 102, 92. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 1193?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1193 (Adzuki) is DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 07 (Driftwood, 80%) and DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood, 78%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 1193?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1193 are 1080 Driftwood (ΔE 5.08), 1170 Dark Chocolate (ΔE 6.86), and 1190 Fisherman's Wharf (ΔE 6.98). These are useful substitutes when 1193 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 1193?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 1193 (Adzuki) when your project calls for cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1193.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1193 (Adzuki) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1193 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.