8093 — French Lilac
Pinks family
Gentle Art Sampler 8093 (French Lilac) is a medium, muted pink shade with hex code #884E6C and RGB values 136, 78, 108. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 8093
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 8093
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 8093
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 8093 (French Lilac) 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 8093
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 8093, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Gentle Art Sampler 8093 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 8093
Gentle Art Sampler 8093 (French Lilac) is a medium, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring ballet themes or baby projects. Look for it in charts that feature peony petals or flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 8093 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 8093 (French Lilac) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #884E6C and RGB 136, 78, 108. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 8093?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 8093 (French Lilac) is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 65%) and DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 63%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 8093?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 8093 are 0860 Red Plum (ΔE 8.57), 0850 Hyacinth (ΔE 9.84), and 0892 Loganberry (ΔE 9.97). These are useful substitutes when 8093 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 8093?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 8093 (French Lilac) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 8093.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 8093 (French Lilac) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 8093 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.