DMC 03 Medium Tin
DMC 03 Medium Tin is a Grays family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#ABA899 and RGB 171, 168, 153. The closest substitute is DMC 3023 Light Brown Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 03 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Tin |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #ABA899 |
| RGB | 171, 168, 153 |
| HSL | 50°, 10%, 64% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3023 Light Brown Gray | View color | Very close |
| 647 Medium Beaver Gray | View color | Very close |
| 648 Light Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 523 Light Fern Green | View color | Close |
| 3032 Medium Mocha Brown | View color | Close |
| 07 Driftwood | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 03 in patterns
Medium Tin sits in the Grays family and works as a neutral shadow and outline color. It is a natural fit for monochrome charts, shadows, lettering, stone, metal, and soft outlines, and for subtle detail where black would overpower the design.
- Pairs well with white, black, muted blues.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome portraits, modern typography, stone textures.
- Also useful for modern palettes with restrained contrast.
Stitch with DMC 03
StitchCraft maps every pattern to real DMC codes like this one. Free on iPhone and iPad.
Download on the App Store