1194 — Tortoiseshell
Yellows family#8C856C
Looking up Gentle Art Sampler 1194? It's Tortoiseshell, a medium yellow shade (#8C856C / RGB 140, 133, 108). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Gentle Art Sampler alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1194
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 1194
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 1194
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1194
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 1194 (Tortoiseshell) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 1194
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1194, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Gentle Art Sampler1194 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1194
Meet Gentle Art Sampler 1194, Tortoiseshell — a subdued, medium thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as restrained and earthy — a go-to choice for sunflowers and highlights. It also turns up in patterns built around warm backgrounds and golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 1194 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 1194 is Tortoiseshell — a medium yellow thread (hex #8C856C, RGB 140, 133, 108). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 1194?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1194 (Tortoiseshell) is DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 78%) and DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 77%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 1194?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1194 are 0112 Grasshopper (ΔE 7.29), 0195 Green Tea Leaf (ΔE 7.43), and 0110 Dried Thyme (ΔE 7.51). These are useful substitutes when 1194 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 1194 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 1194 (Tortoiseshell) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1194.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1194 (Tortoiseshell) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1194 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.