DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark
On screen, DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark reads as a dark gray (#4f4b41). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark at ΔE 4.3 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark at ΔE 4.1 (close).
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DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark
#4f4b41 · RGB 79, 75, 65
Closest to DMC 3021 in other brands
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 4.3 close
- Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 9.6 similar
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S157 Iron Grey ΔE 9.5 similar
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 5.4 close
DMC 3021 color values
| Code | 3021 |
|---|---|
| Name | Brown Gray Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #4f4b41 |
| RGB | 79, 75, 65 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 32.0, a* -0.3, b* 6.6 |
| HSL | 43°, 10 %, 28 % |
| Color family | Gray, 32 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 32.0) |
| DMC color card | row 18-10 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark, ΔE 4.3 |
DMC 3021 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3021: the best is Madeira 1811 at ΔE 4.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 273 | Stone Gray Dark | 4.3 | close |
| Anchor | 1041 | Stone Gray Very Dark | 7.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 9.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | 4.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | 7.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 10.4 | loose |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 9.6 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Grey | code 80-19092 | 10.8 | loose |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 7.9 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 12.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S157 | Iron Grey | 9.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 9.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 5.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 9.9 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3021
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3021; the nearest, DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark, sits at ΔE 5.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 844 | Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | #484848 | 5.8 | more muted |
| 3787 | Brown Gray Dark | #625d50 | 6.4 | lighter |
| 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | #424242 | 6.5 | a little darker and more muted |
| 838 | Beige Brown Very Dark | #594937 | 6.8 | more saturated |
| 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | #565656 | 6.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | #4b3c2a | 8.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 839 | Beige Brown Dark | #675541 | 8.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | #636458 | 9.0 | lighter |
Shading DMC 3021: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 2 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 46 to 28.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3021
One strand each of DMC 535 and DMC 938 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 844, ΔE 5.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3021 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light + 1 × DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | #504b40 | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark + 1 × DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark | #545149 | 2.3 |
| 1 × DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark + 1 × DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark | #514940 | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3021
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #4f4b41; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 3021
Substituting DMC 3021 takes care: Anchor 273 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.3), and Madeira 1811 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3021 is number 32 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark and down to DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3021 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 9.6), Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 7.9) and Artkal S S157 Iron Grey (ΔE 9.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3021?
Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark (ΔE 4.3, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1041 (ΔE 7.0) and Anchor 904 (ΔE 9.1).
What color is DMC 3021?
DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark is a dark gray in the gray family: hex #4f4b41, RGB 79, 75, 65, L* 32.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3021?
Inside DMC, DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.8). From other brands, Anchor 273 (ΔE 4.3) or Madeira 1811 (ΔE 4.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 535 and DMC 938 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is DMC 3021 in Perler beads?
Perler Charcoal (#4f595a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 7.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3021?
Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark at ΔE 4.1 (close), then Madeira 1809 at ΔE 7.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark ΔE 6.4
- DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 6.8
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark ΔE 6.8
- DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 8.0
- DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light ΔE 9.0
DMC 3021 in other brands
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 4.3
- Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark ΔE 4.1
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 9.6
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S S157 Iron Grey ΔE 9.5
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 5.4