DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark
DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark (#565656) is a dark gray. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 400 Gray Medium at ΔE 3.0 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark at ΔE 7.6 (similar).
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DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark
#565656 · RGB 86, 86, 86
Closest to DMC 413 in other brands
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 3.0 close
- Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark ΔE 7.6 similar
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 3.8 close
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 5.5 close
- Artkal S S89 Charcoal Gray ΔE 3.1 close
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 9.0 similar
DMC 413 color values
| Code | 413 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pewter Gray Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #565656 |
| RGB | 86, 86, 86 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 36.6, a* -0.0, b* 0.0 |
| HSL | 0°, 0 %, 34 % |
| Color family | Gray, 31 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 36.6) |
| DMC color card | row 19-14 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 400 Gray Medium, ΔE 3.0 |
DMC 413 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 413: the best is Anchor 400 at ΔE 3.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 400 | Gray Medium | 3.0 | close |
| Anchor | 273 | Stone Gray Dark | 10.2 | loose |
| Anchor | 401 | Gray Dark | 10.5 | loose |
| Madeira | 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | 7.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | 8.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | 9.8 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Grey | code 80-19092 | 3.8 | close |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 5.2 | close |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 5.5 | close |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S89 | Charcoal Gray | 3.1 | close |
| Artkal S | S157 | Iron Grey | 4.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 9.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 9.3 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 413
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 413; the nearest, DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark, sits at ΔE 4.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 844 | Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | #484848 | 4.8 | darker |
| 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | #424242 | 6.8 | darker |
| 3021 | Brown Gray Very Dark | #4f4b41 | 6.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3787 | Brown Gray Dark | #625d50 | 7.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 317 | Pewter Gray | #6c6c6c | 8.1 | lighter |
| 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | #636458 | 8.2 | lighter and more saturated |
| 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | #6e655c | 8.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | #566a6a | 10.8 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading DMC 413: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 46 to 28.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 317 | Pewter Gray | 45.6 |
| 3 lighter | 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | 43.4 |
| 2 lighter | 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | 43.3 |
| 1 lighter | 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | 42.0 |
| this color | 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | 36.6 |
| 1 darker | 3021 | Brown Gray Very Dark | 32.0 |
| 2 darker | 844 | Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 30.6 |
| 3 darker | 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | 28.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 413
One strand each of DMC 3799 and DMC 317 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 844, ΔE 4.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 413 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark + 1 × DMC 317 Pewter Gray | #5a5a5a | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark + 1 × DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | #5a5858 | 1.5 |
| 1 × DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark + 1 × DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #545757 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 413
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #565656; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 413
Substituting DMC 413 takes care: Anchor 400 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.0), and Madeira 1809 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 7.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 413 is number 31 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light and down to DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 413 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 3.8), Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 5.5) and Artkal S S89 Charcoal Gray (ΔE 3.1); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 413?
Anchor 400 Gray Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark (ΔE 3.0, close). Runners-up: Anchor 273 (ΔE 10.2) and Anchor 401 (ΔE 10.5).
What color is DMC 413?
DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark is a dark gray in the gray family: hex #565656, RGB 86, 86, 86, L* 36.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 413?
Inside DMC, DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.8). From other brands, Anchor 400 (ΔE 3.0) or Madeira 1809 (ΔE 7.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3799 and DMC 317 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is DMC 413 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Grey (#585c61) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 5.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 413?
Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark at ΔE 7.6 (similar), then Madeira 1811 at ΔE 8.4.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark ΔE 6.8
- DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark ΔE 7.4
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray ΔE 8.1
- DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light ΔE 8.2
- DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark ΔE 8.5
- DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark ΔE 10.8
DMC 413 in other brands
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 3.0
- Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark ΔE 7.6
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 3.8
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 5.5
- Artkal S S89 Charcoal Gray ΔE 3.1
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 9.0